Pokemon GO Glaceon raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Glaceon raid guide will help you counter the Pocket Monster and take it down as it returns to Niantic's mobile game. During the Holiday Part 1 event, from December 17 - 22, 2024, the critter will feature a special costume as it takes over Gyms as a 3-star raid boss.

This article will act as an extensive Pokemon GO Glaceon raid guide and shed more light on its weaknesses and best counters.

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Pokemon GO Glaceon raid weaknesses

Glaceon's type matchups (Image via Sportskeeda)

What is super-effective against Glaceon in Pokemon GO?

Glaceon is a mono-Ice-type Pocket Monster, meaning Fire-, Rock-, Fighting-, and Steel-type attacks deal super-effective damage to it. Thanks to its elemental typing, it resists Ice-type moves.

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Glaceon's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 3-star raid boss in Pokemon GO, Glaceon has the following stats:

• Combat Power: 22,515
• Attack: 238
• Defense: 205
• Stamina: 3,600 HP
• Fast Attacks: Frost Breath and Ice Shard
• Charged Attacks: Avalanche, Ice Beam and Icy Wind

You can challenge Glaceon alongside 19 other trainers and you will get 180 seconds to complete the challenge. Both in-person and remote raiding options will be available.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Glaceon raids

Glaceon in the anime (Image via TPC)

The best Pocket Monsters to counter 3-star Pokemon GO Glaceon raids are Dusk Mane Necrozma, Mega Blaziken, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Tyranitar, and Mega Lucario with their best movesets.

Best Fire-type counters to Glaceon

• Mega or Shadow Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn.
• Mega Charizard Y or X with Fire Spin and Blast Burn.
• Shadow Heatran with Fire Spin and Magma Storm.
• Shadow Chandelure with Fire Spin and Overheat.
• Reshiram with Fire Fang and Fusion Flare.

Here's the search string to find the best Fire-type counters in your collection:

• Fire&@Fire&cp2000-

Best Rock-type counters to Glaceon

• Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker.
• Shadow or Mega Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge.
• Tyrantrum with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam.
• Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide.

Here's the search string to find the best Rock-type counters in your collection:

• Rock&@Rock&cp2000-

Best Steel-type counters to Glaceon

• Dusk Mane Necrozma with Metal Claw and Sunsteel Strike.
• Shadow Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash.
• Mega Aggron with Iron Tail and Heavy Slam.
• Shadow Excadrill with Metal Claw and Iron Head.
• Jirachi with Confusion and Doom Desire.

You can use the following search string to find the best Steel-type attackers at your disposal:

• Steel&@Steel&cp2000-

Best Fighting-type counters to Glaceon

• Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere.
• Mega Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast.
• Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword.
• Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword.
• Shadow Conkeldurr with Counter and Dynamic Punch.

Here's the search string to find the best Fighting-type counters in your collection:

• Fighting&@Fighting&cp2000-

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Can you solo defeat Glaceon in Pokemon GO?

It is possible to defeat Pokemon GO Glaceon raids with just one trainer. Check out our detailed breakdown of how to solo defeat Glaceon in Pokemon GO 3-star raids.

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Pokemon GO Glaceon raid catch CP and shiny availability

Glaceon shiny comparison (Image via TPC)

Depending on the IVs of the Glaceon and the weather at the time of the encounter, the spawn's CP will lie in one of the following ranges:

• No weather boost: 1,706 - 1,786 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Snowy): 2,133 - 2,233 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IV CPs from Pokemon GO Glaceon raids?

Here are the 100% CPs from Pokemon GO Glaceon raids:

• No weather boost: 1,786 CP
• Weather boosted (Snowy): 2,233 CP

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Can Glaceon be shiny in Pokemon GO raids?

Shiny Glaceon will be available in Pokemon GO from 3-star raids. The Pocket Monster will sport a special outfit during the Pokemon GO Holiday Part 1 event.

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Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:

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• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
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• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters