How to solo defeat Wigglytuff in Pokemon GO 3-star raids?

The raid rotation of the Shared Skies season has returned Wigglytuff to Pokemon GO 3-star raids. With the monster appearing in Gyms, many trainers are wondering whether it's possible to defeat it solo. The answer is that anyone with highly trained counters is capable of beating the Wigglytuff raid battle. It isn't as strong as some other 3-star raid bosses, such as Poliwrath and Onix, that have appeared alongside it.

It’s always a pleasurable experience for players to attempt these kinds of challenges with friends. That said, here is a guide to solo conquering Wigglytuff in Pokemon GO 3-star raids.

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Trainers can defeat Wigglytuff in Pokemon GO raids alone with this strategy

Wigglytuff (Image via TPC)

The ongoing Pokemon GO 3-star raids for Wigglytuff are easy to beat because its battle capabilities are unremarkable. It has various vulnerable points that can be exploited by solo trainers to boost the likelihood of taking the raid monster all alone.

Wigglytuff is a dual Normal and Flying-type Pocket Monster with decent combat skills. The dual typing allows the monster to benefit from the STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) effect from some of its moves. So, when it emerges as a 3-star raid boss, its Combat Power (CP) dramatically increases from 2,178 to 10,541.

Additionally, Wigglytuff’s Hit Points (HP) become 9000, as compared to its usual 295 outside of the raid. However, this level of CP and HP will not help the raid monster survive against various powerful entities from the mobile game.

To defeat Wigglytuff in Pokemon GO solo, you should exploit its 160% weaknesses to Poison and Steel-type moves. This can be achieved with counter Pokemon and moves of these types.

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Counter Pokemon and moves against Wigglytuff in Pokemon GO

Counters for Wigglytuff (Image via TPC)

Regardless of your playing style, these Pocket Monsters and moves may help you defeat Wigglytuff in Pokemon GO 3-star raids. They are as follows:

• Shadow Metagross: Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
• Mega Beedrill: Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
• Shadow Excadrill: Metal Claw and Iron Head
• Mega Gengar: Sucker Punch and Sludge Bomb
• Nihilgeo: Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
• Shadow Scizor: Bullet Punch and Iron Head
• Roserade: Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
• Shadow Victreebel: Acid and Sludge Bomb
• Dialga: Metal Claw and Iron Head
• Any form of Genesect: Metal Claw and Magnet Bomb

With the aid of these counters, even players without a team can bring down Wigglytuff in Pokemon GO raids. As a boss, it can use every available move to damage your counters, which is why mastering the dodge skill becomes crucial.