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Gligar Counters and Weaknesses in Pokémon GO

What are the best counters to Gligar 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.

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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)

Related: Pokémon GO Mega Aerodactyl Raid Guide: Best Counters and Weaknesses

Best Counters To Use

Ho-Oh

Best Quick Attack:

Hidden Power

Best Charged Attack:

Brave Bird

Articuno

Best Quick Attack:

Frost Breath

Best Charged Attack:

Icy Wind

Suicune

Best Quick Attack:

Ice Fang

Best Charged Attack:

Bubble Beam

Kyogre

Best Quick Attack:

Waterfall

Best Charged Attack:

Surf

Empoleon

Best Quick Attack:

Waterfall

Best Charged Attack:

Hydro Cannon

Regice

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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CJ Kuzdal
CJ is a freelance writer with a passion for modern and retro video games, with an emphasis on RPGs and Pokemon games. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his cat and drinking way too much coffee.