How to solo defeat Guzzlord in Pokemon GO 5-star raids

Many trainers might be interested in knowing if it is possible to solo defeat Guzzlord in Pokemon GO. The answer is yes, provided you have ideal counters that have been powered up to their maximum potential. It is one of the Ultra Beasts from the Generation VII main series games and was released in Pokemon GO in November 2022.

This horrific-looking creature is returning to Niantic's mobile game as a five-star raid boss to kick off the Inbound from Ultra Space event. Guzzlord will be available on July 8 and 9, 2024, with a Raid Hour on July 8, from 6 - 7 pm local time. Additionally, it will appear in the game on Saturday, July 13, 2024 during GO Fest 2024: Global.

This guide gives you an overview of the dangers the Ultra Beast poses and what creatures will help you solo defeat Guzzlord in Pokemon GO.

Note: The suggestions in this article are based on simulations under ideal conditions, and the results may vary based on various factors.

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All you need to know to solo defeat Guzzlord in Pokemon GO

Shiny Guzzlord (Image via TPC)

Guzzlord is a Dragon and Dark-type Pocket Monster in Pokemon GO. This means it is weak to Bug, Fighting, Dragon, Ice, and Fairy-type attacks. Of these, the Ultra Beast takes double super effective damage from Fairy-type attacks, which is the focus of this solo guide.

Guzzlord is one of the bulkiest creatures in Pokemon GO, with a Stamina stat of 440. Unfortunately, this doesn't amount to anything as a raid boss, as it is stuck with the standard health bar of 5-star raid bosses consisting of 15,000 hit-points.

Moreover, Guzzlord has neither the Attack (188) nor the Defense (99) stats to pose much of a threat. In fact, its 5-star raid boss CP comes to only 26,545. This makes it extremely vulnerable to the barrage of Fairy-type attacks, which you can use to solo defeat Guzzlord in Pokemon GO.

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Mega Gardevoir is the best creature to solo defeat Guzzlord in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

What makes matters worse for Guzzlord is the fact that it has access to mostly Dragon and Dark-type attacks, with its only coverage being Sludge Bomb. This is one more reason why Fairy-type Pocket Monsters thrive against Guzzlord.

A core consisting of Mega Gardevoir that knows Charm and Dazzling Gleam should be the basis of your team. Along with it, you should have a combination of the following creatures for the best chance of taking down Guzzlord on your own:

1. Enamorous with Fairy Wind and Dazzling Gleam
2. Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
3. Shadow Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
4. Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast
5. Mega Alakazam with Counter and Dazzling Gleam
6. Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
7. Tapu Koko with Quick Attack and Nature's Madness
8. Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
9. Tapu Lele with Astonish and Nature's Madness
10. Shadow Donphan with Charm and Play Rough
11. Xurkitree with Thunder Shock and Dazzling Gleam
12. Sylveon with Charm and Dazzling Gleam

Alternatively, you can also utilize Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage or Mega Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage to solo defeat Guzzlord in Pokemon GO.

Even though it is possible to solo defeat Guzzlord in Pokemon GO, it is still a five-star Pokemon GO raid boss, and you should only challenge it with high-level (Level 40+, even better if maxed-out) creatures to come out top as a solo raider.

Lastly, make sure to take enough Max Revives to not waste time separately reviving and healing your team every time it faints.

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Can Guzzlord be shiny in Pokemon GO?

October 2023 marked the release of Shiny Guzzlord in Pokemon GO. Being a Legendary-level creature, Guzzlord has a shiny chance of 1-in-20 and will be a guaranteed catch, so make sure to use a Pinap Berry to get a few extra Candy if you do encounter it.

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