Pokemon GO Aggron raid guide: Weaknesses, best counters, and is it possible to solo?

Pokemon GO Aggron raids are available to join during the run of the Strength of Steel (Ultra Unlock Part 2) event. With the aid of this raid guide, trainers can learn the best counters for the creature, its type weaknesses, and more. As many of you may wish to solo defeat Aggron in 3-star raids, we will also discuss if doing so is possible. Boss Aggron is ferociously dangerous, so attempting to win against it without a plan is foolish.

This Pokemon GO Aggron raid guide details the necessary arrangements trainers need to make for the fight, the creature’s raid stats, moveset, weaknesses, and resistance, as well as countering Pokemon and moves.

Here is everything you need to know about the Pokemon GO Aggron raids.

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Pokemon GO Aggron raid weaknesses

Type weaknesses for 3-star Aggron raids in Pokemon GO (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Which is super-effective against Aggron in Pokemon GO?

Aggron is a dual Steel- and Ground-type Pokemon, so by default, its type weaknesses are moves of Fighting, Ground, and Water. While Fighting- and Ground-type attacks deal 256% damage to the monster, boasting a 160% damage stat, Water-based moves deal 160% damage.

As a result, Fighting- and Ground-type Pocket Monsters who have learned the above type weaknesses moves are super-effective against Aggron in Pokemon GO.

Aggron stat distribution and moveset

Following are the moveset and stat spread of a 3-star raid boss Aggron in Pokemon GO:

• Combat Power: 21,077
• Attack: 155
• Defense: 198
• Stamina: 3600 HP
• Fast Attacks: Dragon Tail, Iron Tail, and Smack Down
• Charged Attacks: Stone Edge, Rock Tomb, Thunder, Heavy Slam, and Meteor Beam

The time to complete the Pokemon GO Aggron raid is 180 seconds.

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Best counters to beat Pokemon GO Aggron

Counters for Aggron (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Best Fighting-type counters for Aggron

• Mega Lucario: Counter and Aura Sphere
• Terrakion: Double Kick and Sacred Sword
• Machamp: Counter and Dynamic Punch
• Conkeldurr: Counter and Dynamic Punch
• Shadow Hariyama: Counter and Dynamic Punch

Best Ground-type counters for Aggron

• Shadow Ground: Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
• Shadow Garchomp: Mud Shot and Earth Power
• Excadrill: Mud-Slap and Scorching Sands
• Mega Swampert: Mud Shot and Earthquake
• Garchomp: Mud Shot and Earth Power

Best Water-type counters for Aggron

• Mega Swampert: Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
• Mega Blastoise: Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
• Kyogre: Waterfall and Origin Pulse
• Greninja: Water Shuriken and Hydro Cannon
• Shadow Kingler: Bubble and Crabhammer

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Can you solo defeat Pokemon GO Aggron raids?

Yes, trainers with high-level or maxed-out counters can solo defeat Aggron in Pokemon GO 3-star raids. For this, prioritize significant moves over insignificant ones.

Pokemon GO Aggron raid catch CP and shiny availability

The factors that determine the raid catch CP of Aggron are the IV distribution and the weather in which it spawns.

• No weather boost: 1,636 - 1,714 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Snow or Partly Cloudy): 2,045 - 2,143 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

What are the 100% IVs for Pokemon GO Aggron raids?

• No weather boost: 1,714 CP
• Weather boost: 2,143 CP

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Can Aggron be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Is Shiny Aggron available in Pokemon GO? (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Shiny Aggron debuted as part of the Hoenn-region Desert-themed Pokemon event. It can be obtained by winning Pokemon GO Aggron raids.