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

Toucannon, the Cannon Pokemon, has finally hit Pokemon GO raids with the start of the Holiday Part 2 event. With this Raid Boss being available in Gyms, you may be eager to know how to defeat it alone. Whenever this critter emerges in three-star raid battles, it will boast a combat power (CP) of 18,043. Furthermore, its CP will increase in certain weather conditions, ensuring a hard time in battle.

That said, here is everything you need to know to solo defeat Toucannon in Pokemon GO 3-star raids.

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How to solo defeat Toucannon in Pokemon GO

Toucannon (Image via The Pokemon Company)

As a 3-star Raid Boss, this Pocket Monster has an Attack of 222, a Defense of 146, and a Stamina of 3,600 HP. Also, its combat power is 18,043, meaning you must have strong counters with pertinent capabilities to solo defeat Toucannon in Pokemon GO.

The Weather Boost effect influences the power and performance of this Pokemon. As a result, its battles during Partly Cloudy and Windy weather will be slightly harder to clinch. Pokemon GO offers multiple powerful counters in such weather, with the Cannon Pokemon being particularly susceptible to Rock-type counters.

Toucannon's weaknesses (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Here are the best Rock-type counters to use against Toucannon during Windy weather:

• Mega Diancie: Rock Throw and Rock Slide
• Shadow Rhyperior: Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
• Mega Tyranitar: Smack Down and Stone Edge
• Shadow Alola Golem: Rollout and Wild Charge
• Shadow Gigalith: Smack Down and Meteor Beam
• Rampardos: Smack Down and Rock Slide

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The above recommendation can be used to solo defeat Toucannon in Pokemon GO. However, if you want those that are suitable for any weather condition, whilst being strong, here are your options:

• Shadow Electrivire: Thunder and Wild Charge
• Shadow Raikou: Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
• Mega Manectric: Thunder Fang and Wild Charge
• Therian Forme Thundurus: Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm
• Zekrom: Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt
• Xurkitree: Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
• Mega Rayquaza: Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
• Shadow Zapdos: Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
• Shadow Magnezone: Volt Switch and Wild Charge
• Shadow Luxray: Spark and Wild Charge
• Shadow Mamoswine: Powder Snow and Avalanche
• Mega Aerodactyl: Rock Throw and Rock Slide

Don’t forget to carry healing items when attempting to solo defeat Toucannon in Pokemon GO.

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