The best Entei counters in January 2021
Below is our complete guide to Entei raids for January 2021, where we answer all of the most frequently asked questions. But for those looking to get their team together and take one down, we've placed our Entei counter board right at the top. Before digging in, a few quick notes.
Mega Pokémon are now available in GO, which means you can super-power a single character for battle. For Entei, we recommend crafting this Mega Blastoise with a water gun and hydraulic cannon. Along with that, if you have a powered-up Shadow Pokémon without Frustration, you might want to use them. These would include Shadow Swampert with Mud Shot and Hydro Cannon, Shadow Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge, or Shadow Gyarados with Waterfall and Hydro Pump. Otherwise, the list below is the best Entei counters in Pokémon GO for January 2021 available to most players.
As you can see, using your strongest Water, Earth, or Rock type attackers should do the trick. Once your team is ready, you can read on to answer other questions or get tips on how to beat Entei in Pokémon GO for January 2021.
Pokémon GO Entei raid guide
Entei is returning to Legendary Raids in Pokémon GO as part of the Johto Celebration Event, so its availability is quite limited. He will be followed by Raikou and possibly Suicune as well, so keep an eye out for our guides on these beasts when they become available. But for now, read on to find out everything you need to know about Entei raids in Pokémon GO for January 2021.
When the Entei raids start and end in January 2021
Entei will begin appearing in Five Star Raids in Pokémon GO on Tuesday, January 26 at 10 a.m. in your local time zone. Players will then have just five days to take on him and add more to their squads, with raids changing on Sunday, January 31 at 10 a.m. local time.
How many players are needed
Entei, like other Legendary Gen 2 Beasts, is not the toughest enemy you will encounter in Pokémon GO. In previous appearances, players have found that two very high-level coaches with solid Entei counters can beat him, and that remains true for January 2021. However, most players are not level 40 or above and don't have strong teams like that, so we recommend at least four players whenever you don't want to push your luck.
What weather stimulates Entei and the counters
Sunny weather will give you a chance to face an upgraded Entei, increasing its CP and allowing you to try and catch a level 25 Entei if you win. This will also increase your soil type counters, so focus on using them if the weather in the game is sunny. Otherwise, watch for rainy weather to give more power to your Water attacks or Partly Cloudy to boost your Rock attacks.
What CP for 100% IV for Entei
After defeating Entei and heading to the capture screen, you will find that he has a CP level from 1900 to 1984 CP. The top end means you've encountered a 100% perfect Entei IV, so do whatever you can to catch it. With the Sunny Weather Boost, this range increases from 2375 to 2480 CP.
Can Entei be brilliant in January 2021, how to catch
Yes, it is possible to catch Shiny Entei in January 2021 in Pokémon GO. Although the shiny shape is not the most attractive, it just dulls the coloring a bit, it is still in high demand. To get one, you just need to try your luck in all the Entei raids you can. The shiny odds for a Legendary Raid in Pokémon GO are one in twenty, so be prepared to do a few dozen raids if you just need to catch the Shiny Entei before he retires again.
And that's our Entei raid guide for January 2021, including all of the best Pokémon GO counters.
