How to solo defeat Shadow Nuzleaf in Pokemon GO 3-star Shadow Raids

Trainers might wonder if it is possible to solo defeat Shadow Nuzleaf in Pokemon GO in 3-star Shadow Raids. Although it is a formidable critter, you can defeat Shadow Nuzleaf solo in Pokemon GO in these special Shadow Raids. Shadow Nuzleaf is a dual Grass- and Dark-type Pokemon, so you need to have the right team of Pocket Monsters to successfully defeat it solo.

Shadow Nuzleaf returns to Pokemon GO as a 3-star Shadow Raid during the recent Adventure Week: Taken Over that commences on August 8, 2024, at 12 am local time and ends on August 12, 2024, at 11:59 pm local time.

In this article, we will cover everything you need to know to solo defeat Shadow Nuzleaf in Pokemon GO.

Note: The information in this article is based on Pokebattler.com simulations.

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How to solo defeat Shadow Nuzleaf in Pokemon GO

Nuzleaf as seen in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Image via TPC)

Before we get into the details and counters, here are the stats and attacks of Shadow Nuzleaf in Pokemon GO:

• Type: Dark and Grass
• Combat Power: 8,621
• Attack: 134
• Defense: 78
• Stamina: 3,600 HP
• Fast Attacks: Razor Leaf, Feint Attack
• Charged Attacks: Leaf Blade, Grass Knot, Foul Play, Frustration
• Weakness: Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison

You will have a total of 180 seconds to defeat Shadow Nuzleaf and have a chance at capturing it. As with all raids, a maximum of 20 players can join the 3-star Shadow Raid. Shadow Raids cannot be remote raided and can only be done locally.

To solo defeat Shadow Nuzleaf in Pokemon GO, the following Pokemon and their movesets are recommended:

• Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent.
• Mega Heracross with Struggle Bug and Megahorn.
• Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere.
• Pheromosa with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz.
• Mega Scizor with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor.

Shadow Nuzleaf can be defeated well within the time limit in most cases.

Tips and tricks to solo defeat Shadow Nuzleaf in Pokemon GO

• It will be much easier if your critters are maxed out, although having them at a fairly high level will work as well.
• Carry Max Revives if you need to bring your attackers back to full health without wasting time by using Revives and Heals.
• Dodge Charged Attacks from Shadow Nuzleaf as much as possible.

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That's all the information you need to have a decent chance at solo defeating Shadow Nuzleaf in Pokemon GO. Although it is doable solo, going in with other players is always easier and consumes less time.

Feel free to check out our Shadow Nuzleaf Raid Guide for more insights on this critter.

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