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

With the start of Falinks Raid Day in September 2024, trainers will be able to encounter Shiny Falinks for the first time. However, they will have to defeat Falinks in Pokemon GO 3-star raids, and it's worth noting that this critter's shiny rate is low in the game. If you have decided to take this Raid Boss down alone, you will need a strong battle unit that can exploit its type weaknesses. The team must also learn the best moveset available at their disposal.

Falinks Raid Day will run from 2:00 to 5:00 pm local time on September 8, 2024. That said, here is a guide on how you can beat Falinks in Pokemon GO raids all by yourself.

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How to defeat Falinks in Pokemon GO raids alone?

Falinks, as seen in the games. (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The Weather Boost effect increases Falinks' battle power in the game. Due to this, Falinks 3-star raids held in Cloudy weather conditions tend to be harder to take down. Those who manage to do so despite the difficulty of these battles will be able to come across Falinks with the best IV stat.

If you want to defeat Falinks in Pokemon GO 3-star raids solo, you’ll need powerful counters like Mega Rayquaza, Shadow Mewtwo, Shadow Latios, and Mega Alakazam in your unit. These monsters are super-effective against the Raid Boss.

Falinks is a Fighting-type species, which means it is 160% weak to Fairy-, Flying-, and Psychic-type moves. Your counters must learn these attacks and get ready to tackle down Formation Pokemon in Pokemon GO.

Notably, the combat power (CP) and Stamina stat of this Raid Boss increase in raids. Therefore, it is essential to use the best Fairy-, Psychic-, and Flying-type moves.

You will be given three minutes to complete the raids featuring Falinks in Pokemon GO. During this time, the Raid Boss will demonstrate an Attack stat of 193, a Defense stat of 173, a Stamina stat of 3,600 HP, and a combat power (CP) stat of 16,183.

Moreover, your counters will be targeted by Falinks's Fast Moves: Rock Smash and Counter. It can use Mega Horn, Brick Break, and Super Power as its Charged Moves.

You carry healing items such as Potions and Max Revives during Falinks raids in Pokemon GO. These items will help you heal your counters so that they can defeat Falinks in Pokemon GO 3-star raids within the specified time.

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Counters to defeat Falinks in Pokemon GO raids

Falinks, as it appears in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Below are the strong raid parties to defeat Falinks in Pokemon GO raids:

• Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
• Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Pystrike
• Shadow Salamence with Dragon Tail and Fly
• Mega Gardevoir with Confusion and Synchronoise
• Shadow Latios with Zen Headbutt and Luster Purge
• Tapu Lele with Confusion and Nature’s Madness
• Galarian Articuno with Psycho Cut and Brave Bird
• Enamorus with Fairy Wind and Fly

Keep in mind that if your Pokemon and their moves are of the same elemental typing, you’ll be able to deal additional damage to Falinks in Pokemon GO 3-star raids.

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