Gligar Counters and Weaknesses in Pokémon GO

Gligar can pose a real threat to Pokémon GO players in battle and is now featured prominently in Team Rocket leader Arlo's team lineup.

Raid Guide

Gligar is a Flying and Ground Dual-Type Pokémon. This means that it has a list of resistances, including Electric, Fighting, Poison, Bug, and Ground-Type moves. It is best to avoid taking Pokémon into battle that heavily relies on these types' moves. Gligar is weak to Water-Type moves and is especially weak to Ice-Type moves.

Gligar's Moveset:

Quick Attacks:

• Fury Cutter (Bug-Type Move)
• Wing Attack (Flying-Type Move)

Charged Attacks:

• Dig (Ground-Type Move)
• Aerial Ace (Flying-Type Move)
• Night Slash (Dark-Type Move)
• Shadow - Frustration (Normal-Type Move)
• Purified - Return (Normal-Type Move)

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Best Counters To Use

Best Quick Attack:

Hidden Power

Best Charged Attack:

Brave Bird

Best Quick Attack:

Frost Breath

Best Charged Attack:

Icy Wind

Best Quick Attack:

Ice Fang

Best Charged Attack:

Bubble Beam

Best Quick Attack:

Waterfall

Best Charged Attack:

Surf

Best Quick Attack:

Waterfall

Best Charged Attack:

Hydro Cannon

Best Quick Attack:

Frost Breath

Best Charged Attack:

Return

Taking Pokeémon into battle against Gligar that have access to Water or Ice-Type moves will yield the best results.

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