There are different contexts for fighting Eternatus, so here are strategies based on common scenarios:
- In PokéRogue (a rogue-like Pokémon game):
- Use a team with Steel/Fairy type Pokémon like Clef Key or Tinkaton.
- Use moves like Protect and Bodyguard to stall against Eternatus's Flamethrower.
- Use Salt Cure move (from Garganacl) or status effects like burn (Will-O-Wisp) to chip away at Eternatus's health.
- Switch between your Steel/Fairy Pokémon and a Fire-type immune Pokémon to outlast Eternatus.
- Focus on stall strategies to whittle down Eternatus as it raises stats with Cosmic Power.
- Bring Pokémon with Poison immunity or resistance.
This strategy makes Eternatus's special attacks ineffective, letting you chip away its health slowly and safely.
- In Pokémon GO (against Eternamax Eternatus raid boss):
- Eternatus is Poison/Dragon type weak to Dragon, Ground, Ice, and Psychic moves.
- Use Dynamax/Gigantamax Pokémon that can wield those types of attacks.
- Best counters include Dynamax Latios with Zen Headbutt, Dynamax Metagross with Zen Headbutt, Dynamax Excadrill with Mud Shot, Dynamax Hatterene with Psycho Cut, and Gigantamax Lapras.
- Dodge its powerful charged attacks like Hyperbeam, Flamethrower, Sludge Bomb, and Dynamax Cannon by watching for dodge cues.
- Maintain a team with 2 attackers, 1 defender, and 1 healer to survive its damage.
- Use max guard carefully as it can attract a single-target attack.
This approach focuses on exploiting type weaknesses and good team composition.
Summary Table for Quick Reference:
Scenario| Key Strategy| Recommended Pokémon/ Moves
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PokéRogue| Stall & chip with Steel/Fairy immunities| Clef Key, Tinkaton,
Garganacl, Salt Cure, Will-O-Wisp
Pokémon GO| Use type advantages, dodge charged attacks| Dynamax Latios,
Metagross, Excadrill, Hatterene, Lapras
These strategies cover both popular Eternatus encounters with tailored counters and effective movesets to beat it reliably in each context.
