These lists of the April 2026 Pokémon GO Raids Recommended Counters will help you figure out which Pokémon you need to prepare for the upcoming Five-Star Raid battles in Pokémon GO. These are the recommended counters you should have in your battle party against the featured Legendary Pokémon for each week in April 2026.
SEE: April 2026 Pokémon GO Events
Regidrago: Pokémon GO Raids Recommended Counters
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, April 7, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Breaking Swipe as a Charged Attack
- Eternatus with Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Dynamax Cannon as a Charged Attack
- Black Kyurem with Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Freeze Shock as a Charged Attack
- White Kyurem with Dragon Breath as a Fast Attack and Ice Burn as a Charged Attack
- Shadow Garchomp with Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Breaking Swipe as a Charged Attack
- Shadow Palkia with Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Draco Meteor as a Charged Attack
Kyogre Recommended Counters
Wednesday, April 8, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, April 14, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Mega Manectric with Thunder Fang as a Fast Attack and Wild Charge as a Charged Attack
- Shadow Raikou with Thunder Shock as a Fast Attack and Wild Charge as a Charged Attack
- Zekrom with Charge Beam as a Fast Attack and Fusion Bolt as a Charged Attack
- Kartana with Razor Leaf as a Fast Attack and Leaf Blade as a Charged Attack
- Shadow Electivire with Thunder Shock as a Fast Attack and Wild Charge as a Charged Attack
- Shadow Chesnaught with Vine Whip as a Fast Attack and Frenzy Plant as a Charged Attack
- Zarude with Vine Whip as a Fast Attack and Power Whip as a Charged Attack
Groudon Recommended Counters
Wednesday, April 15, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, April 21, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Primal Kyogre with Waterfall as a Fast Attack and Origin Pulse as a Charged Attack
- White Kyurem with Ice Fang as a Fast Attack and Ice Burn as a Charged Attack
- Black Kyurem with Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Freeze Shock as a Charged Attack
- Shadow Kyogre with Waterfall as a Fast Attack and Origin Pulse as a Charged Attack
- Rayquaza with Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Dragon Ascent as a Charged Attack
- Shadow Gyarados with Waterfall as a Fast Attack and Hydro Pump as a Charged Attack
- Zarude with Vine Whip as a Fast Attack and Power Whip as a Charged Attack
Tapu Koko Recommended Counters
Wednesday, April 22, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, April 28, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Primal Groudon with Mud Shot as a Fast Attack and Precipice Blades as a Charged Attack
- Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot as a Fast Attack and Precipice Blades as a Charged Attack
- Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot as a Fast Attack and Earth Power as a Charged Attack
- Shadow Excadrill with Mud-Slap as a Fast Attack and Scorching Sands as a Charged Attack
- Eternatus with Poison Jab as a Fast Attack and Sludge Bomb as a Charged Attack
- Shadow Mamoswine with Mud-Slap as a Fast Attack and High Horsepower as a Charged Attack
Tapu Lele Recommended Counters
Wednesday, April 29, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, May 5, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Mega Metagross with Shadow Claw as a Fast Attack and Meteor Mash as a Charged Attack
- Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) with Metal Claw as a Fast Attack and Behemoth Bash as a Charged Attack
- Zacian (Crowned Sword) with Metal Claw as a Fast Attack and Behemoth Blade as a Charged Attack
- Necrozma (Dusk Mane) with Metal Claw as a Fast Attack and Sunsteel Strike as a Charged Attack
- Necrozma (Dawn Wings) with Metal Claw as a Fast Attack and Moongeist Beam as a Charged Attack
- Shadow Metagross with Bullet Punch as a Fast Attack and Meteor Mash as a Charged Attack
Shadow Latios: Pokémon GO Raids Recommended Counters
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to Saturday, May 5, 2026.
- Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Breaking Swipe as a Charged Attack
- Eternatus with Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Dynamax Cannon as a Charged Attack
- Shadow Garchomp with Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Breaking Swipe as a Charged Attack
- Black Kyurem with Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Freeze Shock as a Charged Attack
- White Kyurem with Dragon Breath as a Fast Attack and Ice Burn as a Charged Attack
- Necrozma (Dawn Wings) with Psy-cho Cut as a Fast Attack and Moongeist Beam as a Charged Attack
- Rayquaza with Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Breaking Swipe as a Charged Attack
You may not have all the recommended Pokémon. In that case, you should focus on using Pokémon with similar attack types. If you go with this option, you should also ensure the Pokémon you use have the best IVs and high CPs.
