If you're a Pokémon GO trainer, you've probably encountered Enamorus in its Incarnate form—a formidable 5-Star Raid boss who's made a comeback just in time for the latest events. Known for its impressive stats and unique combination of Fairy and Flying types, Enamorus presents both a challenge and an opportunity for players looking to strengthen their teams.
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When Enamorus first appeared during the Carnival of Love Valentine’s Day event, it quickly became clear why this Legendary Pokemon is a tough adversary. Its high Attack stat alone makes it a force to be reckoned with, and its diverse move set ensures it can adapt to various situations. However, its dual typing opens up several exploitable weaknesses for savvy trainers.
Let’s dive into how to effectively counter Enamorus, along with details about its Shiny variant.
Incarnate Enamorus Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokémon GO
In Pokémon GO, Incarnate Enamorus is a dual Fairy/Flying-type, making it vulnerable to Electric-, Ice-, Poison-, Rock-, and Steel-type attacks, each dealing 160% super-effective damage. On the flip side, this Legendary Pokemon boasts numerous resistances, particularly strong against Dark- and Grass-type moves, taking only 63% damage. Additionally, it resists Bug-, Dragon-, Fighting-, and Ground-type moves, receiving just 39% damage from these types.
| Pokémon | Type | Weaknesses | Strong Against | Resistances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Incarnate Enamorus
| Fairy/Flying | Poison Steel Electric Ice Rock | Dragon Fighting Dark Grass Poison Bug Ghost Dark Ground Rock Water | Grass Fighting Bug Dragon Dark |
Despite its five weaknesses, Enamorus' versatile move set limits the effectiveness of certain counters. For instance, it uses Fairy-type Dazzling Gleam and Flying-type Fly as expected, making Fighting-, Dragon-, Dark-, Bug-, and Grass-types less effective. Furthermore, its Psychic-type Zen Headbutt as a Fast Attack can quickly neutralize Poison-type counters.
Even Rock-types, typically strong against Flying-types, are vulnerable due to Enamorus’ Grass Knot Charged Attack. Similarly, Ground- and Water-types face the same issue. Therefore, it’s crucial to select counters capable of utilizing Enamorus’ weaknesses while leveraging the critical 20% STAB (Same-Type Attack Bonus).
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Best Incarnate Enamorus Counters in Pokémon GO
To tackle Enamorus effectively, Steel-, Electric-, and Ice-type Pokémon with moves of the same type are recommended. Top choices include Raikou, Excadrill, and Articuno. Below is the full list of ideal counters with their respective movesets:
| Pokémon | Fast Move | Charged Move |
|---|---|---|
**Raikou**
| Thunder Shock | Wild Charge |
**Zapdos**
| Thunder Shock | Wild Charge |
**Magnezone**
| Volt Switch | Wild Charge |
**Excadrill**
| Metal Claw | Iron Head |
**Xurkitree**
| Thunder Shock | Discharge |
**Melmetal**
| Thunder Shock | Double Iron Bash |
**Articuno**
| Frost Breath | Triple Axel |
**Manectric (Mega or base form)**
| Thunder Fang | Wild Charge |
**Electivire**
| Thunder Shock | Wild Charge |
**Aerodactyl (Mega or base form)**
| Rock Throw | Rock Slide |
While some Steel-types like Metagross seem promising, their Psychic typing introduces additional weaknesses. Aerodactyl, however, remains effective thanks to its Flying type canceling
