Dynamax Articuno: weakness, counters, how many Trainers?

Dynamax Articuno is the first of three Legendary Dynamax Pokémon releasing into the game over the next three weeks. These battles are standard Dynamax Max Battles, so are limited to four people and can be tricky to take on. This Pokémon will be in Max Battles from Monday Jan. 20 until Sunday Jan. 26 and is featured initially in a Max Monday.

We've gathered all the information you need to take on these Max Battles.

As these Max Battles are limited to four people, so do not require the huge numbers of Trainers that we have seen with Gigantamax Battles. However, the rules to apply in terms of teammate quality. If you are battling with Trainers who have good counters, have levelled up Max Moves or have Mac Spirit and Max Shield this will be a lot easier.

You will need three to four Trainers to beat Dynamax Articuno in Pokémon GO. There is the potential to duo this Max Battle if you use a Max Mushroom, coordinate and have very high powered Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon.

You cannot solo Dynamax Articuno in Pokémon GO, including if you use a Max Mushroom.

Dynamax Articuno has a weakness to Elecric, Fire and Steel-type attacks. Importantly, Dynamax Articuno has a double weakness to Rock-type attacks too.

While we are limited in the number of Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon we have avaliable at the moment, Niantic always make sure we have a few counters. There has been a Timed Research avaliable to help Trainers get some of the Pokémon that could be useful for these battles.

Here are the best counters:

As always, if you have a different Pokémon, for example Gigantamax Blastoise, that has higher level Max Moves (especially Spirit or Shield) then these will also be very worth using to protect your teammates even if they don't have attacks that directly counter Dynamax Articuno and its weaknesses.

You absolutely need to be coordinated to win this Dynamax Articuno Battle in Pokémon GO. Get onto Campfire, see if you have a local Community Ambassador or any other Trainers nearby. Then, in battle, you'll need to keep coordinated too. Have some Trainers use shields and healing each turn, and others attack. Ideally you want one shield, one healer and two attackers per group of four.

Additionally, you should avoid using your Charged Attacks in battle. This might seem weird when compared to Raids, however Charged Attacks take longer and don't build the Max Meter any faster.

Dodging attacks is still possible, and can be make or break if you are low on numbers. Try and keep your best Pokémon alive for as long as possible.

Make sure you have good counters (if possible) and also reserve your best Pokémon for the end of the Raid. The Max Meter will charge faster at the end of the Battle. This is because once all your Pokémon are knocked out, you can stay involved in the Raid by cheering. Cheering helps the Max Meter charge faster. So, if you don't have the best counters you can still contribute to your team's success.

If you have good Dynamax Pokémon in Power Spots, you might want to consider recalling them.

Good luck taking on Dynamax Articuno in Pokémon GO, Trainer. Stay tuned to esports.gg for the latest esports news and more Pokémon GO guides.