If the overly muscular Buzzwole is too burly for one's taste in Pokémon GO, then Trainers can opt to catch the slender and elegant Ultra Beast Pheromosa. With "UB-02 Beauty" as its code name, Pheromosa is evidently feminine in its appearance, featuring a white and thin cockroach-esque body, long dainty antennae, and feet that strongly resemble high heels. Pheromosa possesses a Combat Power rating of approximately 40,000 and wields 261 Att and 79 Def. Despite having substantially high Att, its low Def stat makes it one of the most manageable Ultra Beasts to solo, as long as the challenger has the proper counters.

To beat Pheromosa in a Pokémon GO Ultra Beast Raid, it is crucial that Trainers understand which elemental types are capable of countering this Raid Boss. Similar to Buzzwole, Pheromosa is a Bug- and Fighting-type pocket monster that is strong against Fighting-, Bug-, Ground-, Grass-, and Dark-type Movesets. On the other hand, it shares the same weaknesses as Buzzwole, including Fire-, Psychic-, Fairy-, and Flying-type Moves. Specifically, Flying-type attacks are the most effective against Pheromosa, dealing well over double the damage of normal Moves.

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Best Counters for Pheromosa in Pokémon GO

Face Off Against Pheromosa in a Pokémon GO Raid

Since Pheromosa has the same weaknesses as Buzzwole in Pokémon GO, the Bug- and Fighting-type Raid Boss also shares the same list of top counters. These top-tier counters include Mega Pidgeot, Moltres, Rayquaza, Ho-Oh, Mega Charizard Y, and Lugia. Of course, these are not the only choices that Trainers have to face Pheromosa. However, those aiming to solo this Ultra Beast Raid should only attempt such an endeavor with these best picks, as any weaker options might result in failure and wasted healing resources. Pokebattler has fortunately provided the community with an excellent list of more commonly obtainable pocket monsters that can counter Pheromosa in a Pokémon GO Raid:

No.

Pokémon

Type

Evolution Requirement(s)

Best Moveset against Pheromosa

1

Braviary

Flying & Normal

  • Evolve: Rufflet
  • Required Candy: 50

  • Fast Move: Air Slash
  • Charge Move: Brave Bird

2

Hisuian Braviary

Flying & Psychic

  • No Evolutions

  • Fast Move: Air Slash
  • Charge Move: Brave Bird

3

Staraptor

Flying & Normal

  • Evolve: Starly & Staravia
  • Required Candy: 125

  • Fast Move: Gust
  • Charge Move: Brave Bird

4

Honchkrow

Flying & Dark

  • Evolve: Murkrow
  • Required Candy: 100
  • Evolution Item: Sinnoh Stone

  • Fast Move: Peck
  • Charge Move: Sky Attack

5

Togekiss

Flying & Fairy

  • Fast Move: Air Slash
  • Charge Move: Aerial Ace

6

Yanmega

Flying & Bug

  • Evolve: Yanma
  • Required Candy: 100
  • Evolution Item: Sinnoh Stone

  • Fast Move: Wing Attack
  • Charge Move: Aerial Ace

7

Unfezant

Flying & Normal

  • Evolve: Pidove & Tranquill
  • Required Candy: 62

  • Fast Move: Air Slash
  • Charge Move: Sky Attack

8

Toucannon

Flying & Normal

  • Evolve: Pikipek & Trumbeak
  • Required Candy: 125

  • Fast Move: Peck
  • Charge Move: Drill Peck

More: Mega Houndoom Pokémon GO: Raid Guide (Counters, Movesets)

Source: Pokebattler

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    Pokemon GO
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