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

Wild Area Global is set to return Venusaur in Pokemon GO 3-star raids. With a group of two to four Trainers, these battles can be beaten easily. However, when you decide to take this challenge without asking for their help, you’ll need high-level Pokemon GO Venusaur counters with good IVs. With them, you can exploit its weaknesses, inflict increased damage, play aggressive gameplay, and complete the battle on time.

As a 3-star Raid Boss, Venusaur boasts a combat power of 18,235 and uses strong Charged Moves, such as Solar Beam and Petal Blizzard. Plus, it becomes stronger in two particular weathers. That said, here is a guide on how you can defeat Venusaur in Pokemon GO all alone.

NOTE: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the writer's opinion.

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How to defeat Venusaur in Pokemon GO raids solo

Venusaur, as it will appear in the raids. (Image via The Pokemon Company)

To beat Venusaur in Pokemon GO, you must capitalize on its weaknesses. As a Grass- and Poison-type Pocket Monster, it is 160% weak to Fire-, Flying-, Ice-, and Psychic-type moves. Numerous species can learn these moves in the game, but we recommend you stick with only those picks that give you an advantage.

The Weather Boost and STAB effect can significantly increase the damage output of a move. For example, Venusaur will receive heavy damage from Fire-type moves in Sunny Weather. If Fire-type Pokemon use the said attacks, they become more powerful, dealing additional damage. So, use the proper counters in the right weather to defeat Venusaur in Pokemon GO 3-star raids solo.

Venusaur can become strong with the activation of the Weather Boost effect, meaning if you tackle Venusaur during Sunny Weather, its Fast and Charged Attacks will be lethal. Plus, it’s worth noting that every move it knows can benefit from the STAB effect.

Venusaur in Pokemon GO knows Grass-type Charged Attacks like Petal Blizzard, Frenzy Plant, and Solar Beam. Dodging them in the battle is crucial for survival; otherwise, your counters can faint untimely. As such, we advise you to stock up on healing items like Max Revive to treat your counters.

As a final note, you will given 180 seconds to complete the 3-star Venusaur battles.

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Counters to defeat Venusaur in Pokemon GO raids

There are hundreds of counters for Venusaur in the game, but here are the names that guarantee you a solo victory.

• Mega Rayquaza: Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
• Shadow Rayquaza: Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
• Shadow Salamence: Fire Fang and Fly
• Shadow Moltres: Fire Spin and Sky Attack
• Shadow Staraptor: Gust and Fly
• Yveltal: Gust and Oblivion Wing

Do note that the above counters are super strong in Windy Weather. Despite that, they can also be used in other weather conditions to take down Pokemon GO Venusaur raids solo.

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