Pokemon GO: Each Mythical Pokemon's Raid ranking

Pokemon GO has numerous Mythical Pokemon available for players to capture. These unique critters have distinct battle capabilities, taking type moves, offense, and defense into account. Learning to properly use these Pocket Monsters in different battle formats can lead to a greater understanding of the game. Many Mythical critters are excellent for Raid Battles, and they will be ranked within the scope of this article.

This ranked list is based on which Pokemon has the highest Total Damage Output (TDO) when using the best movesets. That said, let’s dive into the list.

Note: The article is subjective and reflects the writer's viewpoint.

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Ranking all Mythical Pokemon best for raids in Pokemon GO

List of the best Raid Mythical monsters for Raid Battles. (Image via TPC)

19) Attack forme Deoxys

• Type: Psychic

• Best moveset: Zen Headbutt and Dark Pulse
• DPS: 22.01
• TDO: 141.61
• Score: 22.4
• Weather Boost: Windy

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18) Speed Forme Deoxys

• Type: Psychic

• Best moveset: Zen Headbutt and Thunder Bolt
• DPS: 12.49
• TDO: 306.90
• Score: 23.8
• Weather Boost: Windy

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17) Defense Forme Deoxys

• Type: Psychic

• Best moveset: Counter and Thunder Bolt
• DPS: 8.45
• TDO: 307.50
• Score: 17.5
• Weather Boost: Windy

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16) Diancie

• Type: Rock and Fairy

• Best moveset: Rock Throw and Rock Slide
• DPS: 12.07
• TDO: 381.93
• Score: 24.3
• Weather Boost: Partly Cloudy and Cloudy

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15) Genesect

• Type: Bug and Steel

• Best moveset: Fury Cutter and Magnet Bomb
• DPS: 15.54
• TDO: 436.15
• Score: 30.5
• Weather Boost: Rain and Snow

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14) Hoopa Confined

• Type: Psychic and Ghost

• Best moveset: Confusion and Shadow Ball
• DPS: 17.54
• TDO: 462.14
• Score: 34.0
• Weather Boost: Windy and Fog

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13) Darkrai

• Type: Psychic

• Best moveset: Snarl and Shadow Ball
• DPS: 17.28
• TDO: 477.53
• Score: 33.8
• Weather Boost: Fog

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12) Land Forme Shaymin

• Type: Grass

• Best moveset: Zen Headbutt and Grass Knot
• DPS: 12.97
• TDO: 485.86
• Score: 27.0
• Weather Boost: Sunny

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11) Mew

• Type: Psychic

• Best moveset: Snarl and Psychic
• DPS: 13.36
• TDO: 511.99
• Score: 29.3
• Weather Boost: Windy

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10) Celebi

• Type: Grass and Psychic

• Best moveset: Magical Leaf and Leaf Storm
• STAB potential: True
• DPS: 14.07
• TDO: 522.11
• Score: 29.3
• Weather Boost: Windy and Sunny

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9) Hoopa Unbound

• Type: Psychic and Dark

• Best moveset: Confusion and Psychic
• DPS: 19.81
• TDO: 532.44
• Score: 38.5
• Weather Boost: Windy and Fog

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8) Sky Forme Shaymin

• Type: Grass and Flying

• Best moveset: Zen Headbutt and Grass Knot
• DPS: 17.87
• TDO: 538.60
• Score: 35.6
• Weather Boost: Sunny and Windy

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7) Deoxys

• Type: Psychic

• Best moveset: Magical Leaf and Leaf Storm
• DPS: 18.52
• TDO: 553.91
• Score: 28.5
• Weather Boost: Windy

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6) Ordinary Keldeo

• Type: Water and Fighting

• Best moveset: Low Kick and Sacred Sword
• DPS: 18.59
• TDO: 596.88
• Score: 37.4
• Weather Boost: Fog and Cloudy

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5) Jirachi

• Type: Psychic and Steel

• Best moveset: Confusion and Doom Desire
• DPS: 16.04
• TDO: 601.20
• Score: 33.4
• Weather Boost: Rain and Cloudy

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4) Victini

• Type: Psychic and Fire

• Best moveset: Quick Attack and V-Create
• DPS: 16.04
• TDO: 601.20
• Score: 33.4
• Weather Boost: Windy and Sunny

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3) Aria Forme Meloetta

• Type: Normal and Psychic

• Best moveset: Quick Attack and Hyper Beam
• DPS: 15.98
• TDO: 638.58
• Score: 33.7
• Weather Boost: Partly Cloudy and Windy

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2) Melmetal

• Type: Steel

• Best moveset: Thunder Shock and Double Iron Bash
• DPS: 16.09
• TDO: 638.70
• Score: 33.9
• Weather Boost: Snow

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1) Zarude

• Type: Grass and Dark

• Best moveset: Vine Whip and Power Whip
• DPS: 16.73
• TDO: 662.10
• Score: 35.2
• Weather Boost: Fog and Sunny

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From the above Raid rating list, it’s clear that Zarude is the most powerful Mythical Pokemon in terms of substantial damage output, whereas Attack Forme Deoxys is the weakest one. Pocket Monsters like Melmetal, Victini, and Jirachi are all strong raid attackers with excellent TDO and can be used to win raids.