Solo Strategies to Beat Dedenne in 3-Star Raids in Pokemon GO

To successfully take down Dedenne solo in Pokémon GO 3-star raids, it is essential to assemble a squad of counters capable of inflicting substantial damage by targeting its type vulnerabilities. Beating this Raid Boss alone is quite feasible, as long as you have a well-rounded team at your disposal to minimize the time required for the victory.

Dedenne is categorized as an Electric and Fairy-type Pokémon, leading to its heightened susceptibility to attacks from Poison and Ground types. Mark your calendars, as Dedenne will be making a comeback during the Festival of Lights 2024, featuring in 3-star raids from November 1, 2024, at 10:00 AM local time until November 4, 2024, at 8:00 PM local time.

Strategies for Defeating Dedenne Solo in Pokémon GO

Dedenne, the Pokémon character. (Image via The Pokemon Company)

As a dual-type Pokémon, Dedenne is particularly vulnerable, taking 160% more damage from Ground- and Poison-type moves. Ensure your designated counters are equipped with these attacks to maximize damage inflicted on this Pokémon.

When engaging Dedenne, you will have a time limit of 180 seconds to emerge victorious. No extensions will be granted if you do not defeat it within this timeframe.

Concentrate on building a powerful team to challenge Dedenne effectively. The most effective choices include Mega and Shadow Pokémon, alongside those having Legendary, Mythical, Ultra Beast, or pseudo-Legendary classification. Notable examples include Primal Groudon, Shadow Rhyperior, Shadow Excadrill, Therian Forme Landorus, and Mega Garchomp.

Incorporating these Pokémon into your lineup for the Dedenne 3-star raids will improve your chances of defeating this bulky adversary. An added advantage of utilizing these particular Pokémon is that it will allow you additional time to hunt for the elusive Shiny Dedenne, which can only be encountered through victorious raids.

It’s important to be aware of Dedenne’s Fast and Charged Moves during the 3-star battles:

Thunder Shock – 4 damage
Tackle – 5 damage
Discharge – 65 damage
Parabolic Charge – 70 damage
Play Rough – 90 damage

Except for the Fast Move Tackle, Dedenne benefits from the STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) mechanic, allowing it to deal 1.2x damage with moves matching its elemental type. This necessitates dodging its Charged Attacks, as sustaining damage in the arena could quickly deplete your health.

Additionally, strive to battle Dedenne under weather conditions that enhance its combat capability. During Rain or Cloudy weather, Dedenne can become significantly more formidable due to the Weather Boost effect. Aiming to defeat it in such climates could yield high IV Dedenne for your efforts.