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Entei, the Fire-type Legendary Beast, is one of the many Pokemon that can be battled and caught throughPokemon Go’spopular Raiding feature. Besides its Five-Star Raid, there are little-to-no other methods when it comes to acquiring this rare Pokemon within the game, so you’ll want to take advantage of this Raid whenever you’re able to.
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Completing this specific Raid and catching Entei will be a difficult task for Trainers with less raiding experience, especially those going into this without the necessary preparations. We’ve got you covered with all of this, giving you all the knowledge and tips needed to defeat Entei in its Five-Star Raid.
Recommended Group Size
Due to the strength of Entei as a Raid Pokemon, this is not an encounter that you’ll want to attempt on your own. If possible, put together a group with a minimum ofthree to five Trainersto battle in this Raid, ideally including those with experience and strong Pokemon.
Even with a group of this size, you’ll want to make sure that your coming with a strong team of Pokemon to battle with in this Raid. Additionally, make sure that you have a handful of backup Pokemon and several healing items, allowing you to quickly return to the battle after your initial team is defeated.

One of the best things you’re able to do to assist your group in a Raid is eitherMega EvolvingorPrimal Revertinga Pokemon you’re battling with.
This will improve different types of attacks used by you and your allies, typically those matching the type of the powered-up Pokemon.

Entei: Strengths And Weaknesses
Even though Entei is a sole Fire-type Pokemon, there are still several types of attacks that are effected on the battlefield by this specific Pokemon. This includes both attack types that are super-effective and those that are less-effective against Entei.
Take advantage of Entei’s weaknesses in battle for optimal chances of you and your allies succeeding in this Raid. This requires the use of Pokemon that have differentGround, Rock,andWater-type attacks,all of which are super-effective against Entei.

On top of using attacks that are strong against Entei, there are six different attack types that need to be avoided when it comes to the attacks used during this Raid battle.Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice,andFairy-type attackswill deal reduced damage in this Raid.
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Entei: Best Counter Picks
Preparing for this Raid involves more than just choosing your strongest Pokemon available. It also requires that you are deliberate when it comes to choosing Pokemon that will take advantage of Entei’s vulnerabilities.
Combining these two factors, it is crucial that you’re putting together ateam of powerful Ground, Rock, and Water-type Pokemon.Additionally, it is essential that Pokemon of these three types are equipped with attacks thatmatch their specific typing.
In addition to Ground, Rock, and Water-type attacks being the most effective against Entei, using Pokemon with matching types will add to their power.
This is known asSame Type Attack Bonus,often abbreviated to STAB.
Although successfully completing this Raid is possible through the use of most powerful Pokemon of these three types, battling with top-tier Entei counters will maximize your Raid group’s chances of success.
To assist with this, we have provided you with the best Pokemon to bring to this Raid, with Water, Rock, and Ground-type options and their optimal attack combinations.