{"id":51870,"date":"2024-05-21T18:21:44","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T16:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=2044218"},"modified":"2024-05-21T21:45:56","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T19:45:56","slug":"blacephalon-in-pokemon-go-raid-battle-weakness-counters-and-timings","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/blacephalon-in-pokemon-go-raid-battle-weakness-counters-and-timings\/","title":{"rendered":"Blacephalon in Pok\u00e9mon Go: Raid battle weakness, counters and timings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Are you raid-y? <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Cole Luke\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 at 16:21 PM<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>We\u2019re now coming into the fourth week of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/pokemon-go-raids-schedule\/\">Pok\u00e9mon Go May 2024 Raids schedule<\/a>, and to ensure you\u2019re prepared for the challenge, we\u2019ve got the best Blacephalon weaknesses, counters and moves to use, as well as when the event starts and finishes.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t already, be sure to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/regirock-pokemon-go-counters-explained\/\">how to get Regirock<\/a> before they are no longer part of the Raid schedule.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve also got a detailed guide on how to get the better of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/pokemon-go-sierra-counters-may-2021-guide\/\">Team Rocket leader Sierra for May 2024<\/a>, which goes over the best counters to bring along for her.<\/p>\n<p>Not only that \u2013 we\u2019re fast approaching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/pokemon-go-fest-2024\/\">Pok\u00e9mon Go Fest 2024<\/a>, which will bring about the introduction of Gen VII\u2019s Necrozma. Have you booked your tickets? Make sure to check out all the details so you don\u2019t miss a thing!<\/p>\n<p>Alas, Blacephalon waits for no Trainer, so let\u2019s get on with it.<\/p>\n<h2><b>When is Blacephalon in Pok\u00e9mon Go Raid Battles?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Blacephalon will be part of 5-star Raid Battles from Thursday 23rd May 2024 to Saturday 1st June 2024<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>This will begin at 10am BST on 23rd May, and conclude at 10am BST on 1st June.<\/p>\n<p>All in, this gives you nine days to battle and catch them, which is ample time. Don\u2019t get too comfy, though, as there are always new Raids, Spotlights and more being added to Pok\u00e9mon Go \u2013 so things can be easy to miss!<\/p>\n<p>So you don\u2019t spend too much time trying to figure out which Pok\u00e9mon is best to bring along on the Raid, read on and we\u2019ll show you what Blacephalon is weak against, as well as the best counters.<\/p> <h2><b>What is Blacephalon weak against in Pok\u00e9mon Go?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Blacephalon is weak against Ground, Water, Rock, Ghost and Dark-type Pok\u00e9mon and moves<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>This is because Blacephalon is a dual Fire-Ghost-type Pok\u00e9mon themselves. While being a dual-type Pok\u00e9mon has its advantages in terms of moves, it also opens it up to have more weaknesses.<\/p>\n<p>That doesn\u2019t mean any old \u2018Mon can take on Blacephalon, though, as being a 5-star Raid boss signifies. You\u2019ll need to do your homework to ensure you bring the right counters.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, we\u2019ve done your homework for you just below \u2013 you\u2019re welcome!<\/p>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvideo.io\/players\/gv.js\" data-license-key=\"f0cf5e3e9068d9a4affa36d5c8962eaf1a0662ba\"\/> <div style=\"width:50%;min-height:100vh;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16\/9;position:relative;\"> <style><![CDATA[ .gvtext1, .gvtext2 { animation-duration: 5s; animation-iteration-count: infinite; animation-direction: alternate; width:100%; } .gvtext1 { animation-name: gvtext1; } .gvtext2 { animation-name: gvtext2; } @keyframes gvtext1 { 0% { opacity: 1 } 47% { opacity: 1 } 50% { opacity: 0 } 100% { opacity: 0 } } @keyframes gvtext2 { 0% { opacity: 0 } 50% { opacity: 0 } 53% { opacity: 1 } 100% { opacity: 1 } } ]]><\/style> <div style=\"font-family:arial;font-size:smaller;position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;background:rgb(208, 208, 208);border-radius:30px;display:flex;text-align:center;align-items:center;\"> <div class=\"gvtext2\" style=\"position:absolute;\"> Green Video Post Element <br\/>Video ID: \"a7d2f51011412375cfb0b027cc2b90933231ccab\" <br\/>Mix ID: \"\" <br\/>Player ID: \"Tw3-XowQ\" <\/div> <div class=\"gvtext1\" style=\"padding: 10px;\"> If the player doesn't appear here within a few seconds, the Player ID or Licence Key (set via IM Green Video settings) might be invalid. <\/div> <\/div> <green-video embed-id=\"Tw3-XowQ\" content-id=\"a7d2f51011412375cfb0b027cc2b90933231ccab\" mix-id=\"\"\/>\n<\/div> <h2><b>Best Blacephalon counters in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>The best Blacephalon counters in Pok\u00e9mon Go are Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Swampert, Shadow Tyranitar, Mega Gengar and Mega Garchomp<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>If you want a comprehensive look at which moves to use, check them out below:<b\/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Primal Kyogre (Water)<\/b> \u2013 Waterfall and Origin Pulse<\/li>\n<li><b>Primal Groudon (Ground\/Fire)<\/b> \u2013 Mud Shot and Precipice Blades<\/li>\n<li><b>Mega Tyranitar<\/b> <b>(Rock\/Dark) <\/b>\u2013 Bite and Brutal Swing<\/li>\n<li><b>Mega Swampert (Water\/Ground)<\/b> \u2013 Water Gun and Hydro Cannon<\/li>\n<li><b>Shadow Tyranitar (Rock\/Dark)<\/b> \u2013 Bite and Brutal Swing<\/li>\n<li><b>Mega Gengar (Ghost\/Poison)<\/b> \u2013 Lick and Shadow Ball<\/li>\n<li><b>Mega Garchomp (Dragon\/Ground)<\/b> \u2013 Mud Shot and Earth Power<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Any of the above should serve you well, but it\u2019s best to have at least a few of them on hand if you want to stand a chance.<\/p>\n<p>[squirrel-affiliate-playlist squirrel_playlist_id=\u201d653\u2033 \/]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more on Pok\u00e9mon:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/pokemon-go-raids-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pok\u00e9mon Go Raids schedule<\/strong> <\/a>\u2013 upcoming 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