How to solo defeat Stantler in Pokemon GO 3-star raids

Costumed Stantler (wearing a holiday outfit) has made its return to 3-star raids in Pokemon GO. It has been available in this PvP format multiple times, and trainers are keen to know if they can defeat it solo. The combat power (CP) of this Raid Boss — whenever it emerges in this specific battle — is 15,007. On top of this, it uses versatile moves, which is why you may want to be clear on this topic of taking down Stantler all alone.

During the run of the Holiday Part 1 event, Holiday Stantler raids will be accessible for trainers. Here's an article that discusses the best counters and preparation required to solo defeat Stantler in Pokemon GO.

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How to solo defeat Stantler in Pokemon GO?

Break down of how one can solo defeat Stantler in Pokemon GO. (Image via The Pokemon Company)

As a Normal-type Pocket Monster, Stantler is incredibly weak to Fighting-type moves. You must use these attacks to inflict considerable damage on this critter. It is resistant to Ghost-type attacks, meaning it only takes 39% reduced damage from them. As such, you do not want to teach them to counters.

Fighting-type counters with the same type of moves are the best options to solo defeat Stantler in Pokemon GO. They benefit from the effect of STAB, allowing you to inflict multiplied damage on this Raid Boss. In addition, they can become more powerful during Cloudy weather, which further boosts the damage output of their moves.

Computing weaknesses and resistance of Stantler according to its type with our tool. (Image via Sportskeeda))

Another important detail to note when facing Pokemon GO Stantler is you should use a counter like Mega Lucario. The Mega Pokemon can improve the performance of all the Fighting-type entities included in a lineup for Stantler.

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Before we learn the best counters to solo defeat Stantler in Pokemon GO, here is the stat spread of this raid monster:

• Combat power (CP): 15,007
• Attack: 192
• Defense: 131
• Stamina: 3,600 HP
• Fast Attacks: Zen Headbutt and Tackle
• Charged Attacks: Mega Horn, Stomp, and Wild Charge

Completing 3-star raid battles of Holiday Stantler is only possible when you take it down in under 180 seconds. We have provided a list of top Level 40 counters that can solo defeat Stantler in Pokemon GO in less than two minutes.

• Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
• Mega Heracross with Counter and Close Combat
• Terrakion with Double Kick and Scared Sword
• Mega Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
• Shadow Conkeldurr with Counter and Dynamic Punch
• Shadow Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
• Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword
• Shadow Hariyama with Force Palm and Dynamic Punch

Mastering dodge skill is essential in Pokemon GO; therefore, when you dodge the incoming Charged Attacks of Stantler, you not only increase your survivability but also make your counters use less of the healing items.

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