A few notes:
-This graphic is late because Niantic/Scopely has increased the number of raids per month and also almost all of them are now soloable due to powercreep. I also received consistent feedback that I shouldn’t cut anything from this chart such as 3 star and below raids, so expect this graphic to be late occasionally from now on.
-Due to the high number of raids this month, I’ve grouped similar raids into the same box and put the difficulty ratings on the side to save space.
-The following pokemon are in raids in October, but are not soloable: Dialga, Dialga-O, Deoxys-Defense and Deoxys-Speed. They are, however, duoable. Deoxys-D and Deoxys-S are in the (somewhat outdated) duo chart that can be found [here]( https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2F79e5r0ipzqsa1.png), in the easy tier. Dialga and Dialga-O should be in the easy tier, while Deoxys-D and Deoxys-S should be in the medium tier.
-Zacian buff is shown only if it is impossible to otherwise complete a raid, and it decreases the difficulty of the raid by about half a star.
-Giratina-O is only in raids during raid hour on the 29th. Its solo is easiest with 1x Eternatus, 1x Mega Rayquaza, and as many Necrozma Dawn Wings as possible for backup, in windy weather. It is also possible in foggy weather with just Necrozma Dawn Wings.
-Giratina-A may be soloable. It is difficult enough that I didn’t want to include it in this chart, but it isn’t out of the realm of possibility that someone solos it later this month. Keep an eye out!
-Yes, Mega Rayquaza is soloable! In theory it doesn’t even require Zacian boost, although it makes things much easier. Snowy weather, however, is required.
-I’ve included DMax Duraludon as a raid. It is soloable with some difficulty (more than e.g. Beldum), and doesn’t require Dynamax Cannon or Max Mushrooms, making it a truly “soloable” raid. I may continue to list raids that meet these criteria in the chart going forward.
-Because I always get questions/comments about this: the PVP rating caps out at A- for top meta options in only one league (great, ultra, or master). To receive a score higher than that, the pokemon has to be at least viable in multiple leagues. Many people disagree that this is a useful notion for PVP, so I am interested in feedback about what the most useful information about PVP utility is and how to represent it. For example, whether ratings should be assigned by the league the pokemon is most viable in only, whether Mega Master League should be considered, whether the league should be indicated above some threshold but without a specific rating, etc.
Happy raiding!
EDIT: October, not September.
solariiis
always my favourite posts on this sub, thanks for your hard work
technoxenoholic
if you’re going to continue to include the upper-tier max battles on these graphics in the future, i for one would appreciate them having their own subsection with the max battle title, because… well, they’re not raids. they’re max battles. they work differently than raids.
that said, i *do* think it would be fun and helpful to have them included on the graphics. i just find it very frustrating that people keep basically treating them as equivalent when they’re only similar.
lostcat420
I feel like your graphic would be a lot more legible if you used text labels instead of icons 😭 no offense please ❤️
Wryzx
notsure if it is the black background but i am having a hard time looking across without lines. thanks for this!
Huge_Quit_3361
i have tried steelix. with a level 40 mega lucario only, re enter lobby etc. half of the timer gone but i only dealt around 20% of the HP. i don’t think it is possible to solo it.
Steel_With_It
For anyone who wants to try soloing Duraludon but doesn’t have a GMax Machamp: I’ve been steamrolling them with my Excadrill, but it does need a Zacian/Eternatus/mushroom boost to make up the difference.
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A few notes:
-This graphic is late because Niantic/Scopely has increased the number of raids per month and also almost all of them are now soloable due to powercreep. I also received consistent feedback that I shouldn’t cut anything from this chart such as 3 star and below raids, so expect this graphic to be late occasionally from now on.
-Due to the high number of raids this month, I’ve grouped similar raids into the same box and put the difficulty ratings on the side to save space.
-The following pokemon are in raids in October, but are not soloable: Dialga, Dialga-O, Deoxys-Defense and Deoxys-Speed. They are, however, duoable. Deoxys-D and Deoxys-S are in the (somewhat outdated) duo chart that can be found [here]( https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2F79e5r0ipzqsa1.png), in the easy tier. Dialga and Dialga-O should be in the easy tier, while Deoxys-D and Deoxys-S should be in the medium tier.
-Zacian buff is shown only if it is impossible to otherwise complete a raid, and it decreases the difficulty of the raid by about half a star.
-Giratina-O is only in raids during raid hour on the 29th. Its solo is easiest with 1x Eternatus, 1x Mega Rayquaza, and as many Necrozma Dawn Wings as possible for backup, in windy weather. It is also possible in foggy weather with just Necrozma Dawn Wings.
-Giratina-A may be soloable. It is difficult enough that I didn’t want to include it in this chart, but it isn’t out of the realm of possibility that someone solos it later this month. Keep an eye out!
-Yes, Mega Rayquaza is soloable! In theory it doesn’t even require Zacian boost, although it makes things much easier. Snowy weather, however, is required.
-I’ve included DMax Duraludon as a raid. It is soloable with some difficulty (more than e.g. Beldum), and doesn’t require Dynamax Cannon or Max Mushrooms, making it a truly “soloable” raid. I may continue to list raids that meet these criteria in the chart going forward.
-Because I always get questions/comments about this: the PVP rating caps out at A- for top meta options in only one league (great, ultra, or master). To receive a score higher than that, the pokemon has to be at least viable in multiple leagues. Many people disagree that this is a useful notion for PVP, so I am interested in feedback about what the most useful information about PVP utility is and how to represent it. For example, whether ratings should be assigned by the league the pokemon is most viable in only, whether Mega Master League should be considered, whether the league should be indicated above some threshold but without a specific rating, etc.
Happy raiding!
EDIT: October, not September.
always my favourite posts on this sub, thanks for your hard work
if you’re going to continue to include the upper-tier max battles on these graphics in the future, i for one would appreciate them having their own subsection with the max battle title, because… well, they’re not raids. they’re max battles. they work differently than raids.
that said, i *do* think it would be fun and helpful to have them included on the graphics. i just find it very frustrating that people keep basically treating them as equivalent when they’re only similar.
I feel like your graphic would be a lot more legible if you used text labels instead of icons 😭 no offense please ❤️
notsure if it is the black background but i am having a hard time looking across without lines. thanks for this!
i have tried steelix. with a level 40 mega lucario only, re enter lobby etc. half of the timer gone but i only dealt around 20% of the HP. i don’t think it is possible to solo it.
For anyone who wants to try soloing Duraludon but doesn’t have a GMax Machamp: I’ve been steamrolling them with my Excadrill, but it does need a Zacian/Eternatus/mushroom boost to make up the difference.