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

Modified Sep 29, 2024 20:17 GMT

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Players wishing to solo defeat Turtonator in Pokemon GO 3-star raids will be happy to know that the creature feat is achievable, as long as you have the ideal counters. The creature was introduced during the Dark Flames in June 2023, and has since appeared as a 3-star raid boss a couple of times.

The Pocket Monster's latest stint began at 10 am local time on September 26, 2024, and will end at 8 pm local time on September 30, 2024.

This article highlights the creatures you need and the conditions that will help you solo defeat Turtonator in Pokemon GO 3-star raids.

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How to solo defeat Turtonator in Pokemon GO

Before getting into the best counters and other counters to solo defeat Turtonator in Pokemon GO 3-star raids, take a look at its stats and move pool:

Type: Fire and Dragon
Combat Power: 16,379
Attack: 165
Defense: 215
Stamina: 3,600 HP
Fast Attacks: Ember, Fire Spin, Incinerate
Charged Attacks: Dragon Pulse, Flamethrower, Flash Cannon, Overheat
Weaknesses: Dragon, Ground, and Rock

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Considering you get 180 seconds to take down this raid boss, there's a wide number of powerful Dragon-, Rock-, and Ground-type counters you can use irrespective of the raid boss' moveset. Just make sure that they are above level 20 if you are using the best counters and above level 30 if you are using moderate counters.

Best counters to solo defeat Turtonator in Pokemon GO

Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
Primal or Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
Origin Forme Palkia with Dragon Tail and Spacial Rend
Mega Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Earth Power
Shadow Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw
Mega Latios with Dragon Breath and Dragon Claw

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Moderate counters to solo defeat Turtonator in Pokemon GO

Mega or Shadow Salamence with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Shadow Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Earth Power
Origin Forme Dialga with Dragon Breath and Roar of Time
Palkia with Dragon Tail and Drac Meteor
Haxorus with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker

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Several other creatures can knock down Turtonator on their own. Therefore, you can use any combination of them to achieve your target. Remember to have use high-level counters above 3,000 CP to challenge the raid boss with STAB moves for the best impact.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh