March 2026 Pokémon GO Raids Recommended Counters

These lists of the March 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 March 2026.

Yveltal and Xerneas Recommended Counters

Sunday, March 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.

• Yveltal Returns: Best Counters, Weaknesses & Raid Tips
• Xerneas Returns: Best Counters, Weaknesses & Raid Tips

Lunala Recommended Counters

Monday, March 2, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, March 3, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

• Lunala Returns: Best Counters, Weaknesses & Raid Tips

Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres Recommended Counters

Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, March 10, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

• Mega Diancie with Rock Throw as a Fast Attack and Rock Slide as a Charged Attack
• Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down as a Fast Attack and Rock Slide as a Charged Attack
• Shadow Tyranitar with Smack Down as a Fast Attack and Stone Edge as a Charged Attack
• Shadow Gigalith with Smack Down as a Fast Attack and Meteor Beam as a Charged Attack
• Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down as a Fast Attack and Rock Wrecker as a Charged Attack
• Shadow Tyrantrum with Rock Throw as a Fast Attack and Meteor Beam 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 Mamoswine with Powder Snow as a Fast Attack and Avalanche as a Charged Attack

Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) Recommended Counters

Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, March 17, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

• Mega Metagross with Bullet Punch 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
• Shadow Metagross with Bullet Punch as a Fast Attack and Meteor Mash as a Charged Attack
• Shadow Dialga with Metal Claw as a Fast Attack and Iron Head as a Charged Attack

Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles) Recommended Counters

Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, March 24, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

• Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash as a Fast Attack and Dragon Ascent as a Charged Attack
• Shadow Mewtwo with Psy cho Cut as a Fast Attack and Psytrike as a Charged Attack
• Shadow Latios with Zen Headbutt as a Fast Attack and Psychic as a Charged Attack
• Shadow Toucannon with Peck as a Fast Attack and Beak Blast as a Charged Attack
• Shadow Salamence with Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Fly as a Charged Attack
• Shadow Dialga with Metal Claw as a Fast Attack and Iron Head as a Charged Attack

Regieleki Recommended Counters

Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

• Primal Groudon with Mud Shot as a Fast Attack and Precipice Blade as a Charged Attack
• Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot as a Fast Attack and Earth Power as a Charged Attack
• Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot as a Fast Attack and Precipice Blade as a Charged Attack
• Shadow Excadrill with Mud-Slap as a Fast Attack and Scorching Sands as a Charged Attack
• Landorus (Therian) with Mud Shot as a Fast Attack and Sandsear Storm as a Charged Attack
• Shadow Mamoswine with Mud-Slap as a Fast Attack and High Horsepower as a Charged Attack

Shadow Latias Recommended Counters

Wednesday, March 4, 2026, to Saturday, April 4, 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 Shadow Claw as a Fast Attack and Moongeist Beam 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.