Can you solo defeat Shadow Entei in Pokemon GO 5-star Shadow Raids?

Many trainers might want to solo defeat Shadow Entei in Pokemon GO 5-star Shadow Raids. Given this legendary beast's enormous power, this task is simply impossible. Trainers are welcome to try, but it will be a futile attempt. Shadow Entei will appear on Shadow Raid weekends from October 5, 2024, to October 27, 2024, and all Pokemon GO players will have a chance to beat and capture it, perhaps in its Shiny variant too.

Shadow Entei raids in Pokemon GO can only be challenged in person, making them difficult to do for players in rural areas and those with disabilities or hurdles to get together with other trainers. This gives rise to queries about the possibility of taking the creature down solo.

This article discusses the reasons that make solo defeating Shadow Entei in Pokemon GO 5-star Shadow Raids impossible. It also suggests the minimum number of trainers you need to take it down.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and reflect the opinions of the writer

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Why is it impossible to solo defeat Shadow Entei in Pokemon GO 5-star Shadow Raids?

Entei in the anime (Image via TPC)

Shadow Entei in Pokemon GO 5-star raids can't be solo defeated for three main reasons:

1. It doesn't have a double weakness to any type. Therefore, it takes damage at a relatively slow rate despite its moderate Defense stats.
2. Shadow Entei hits really hard. It has a base 235 Attack, which is 20% higher for the Shadow Form.
3. Shadow Entei will get Enraged in the middle of the fight. This leads to its Attack and Defense being further boosted. To calm it down, you must generously use Purified Gems in Pokemon GO.

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Minimum number of trainers needed to take down Shadow Entei in Pokemon GO 5-star Shadow Raids

Regular and Shiny Entei (Image via TPC)

You need at least three to four advanced players, that is, ones with optimal level 50 counters, to take down Shadow Entei in Pokemon GO 5-star Shadow Raids. These challengers must be equipped with Purified Gems and Max Revives. They must also be able to dodge incoming Charged Attacks, employ Party Power, and use Mega Evolutions in tandem with other raiders.

Here are some of the best counters to Shadow Entei in Pokemon GO 5-star Shadow Raids:

• Primal or Shadow Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse*
• Mega Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
• Shadow Kingler with Bubble and Crabhammer
• Primal or regular Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades*
• Mega or Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power*
• Shadow Excadrill with Mud Slap and Scorching Sands
• Shadow Rhyperior with Mud Slap and Rock Wrecker
• Shadow or Mega Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
• Mega Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Slide

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