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Incarnate Enamorus Counters: Weaknesses and Resistances in Pokemon GO

by Carter Jun 23,2025

Enamorus has returned to *Pokémon GO* in its Incarnate form, once again taking its place as a formidable 5-Star Raid Boss. To stand a chance against this Fairy/Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, trainers must carefully assemble a team of counters that exploit its weaknesses and withstand its powerful moveset.

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After first appearing during the Carnival of Love Valentine’s Day event, Enamorus has remained a rare and challenging raid encounter. Its high Attack stat—on par with other Legendaries—makes it a tough opponent. However, understanding its type advantages opens up strategic opportunities for victory.

In this guide, we’ll break down how to defeat Incarnate Enamorus efficiently, including its weaknesses, top counters, and whether a Shiny version is currently available in *Pokémon GO*.

Incarnate Enamorus Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Incarnate Enamorus is a dual-type Fairy/Flying Pokémon. This typing gives it five distinct weaknesses:

  • Electric-type attacks (160% damage)
  • Ice-type attacks (160% damage)
  • Poison-type attacks (160% damage)
  • Rock-type attacks (160% damage)
  • Steel-type attacks (160% damage)

However, Enamorus also boasts an impressive list of resistances, making some otherwise effective types less viable. It resists:

  • Dark-, Grass-, Bug-, Dragon-, Fighting-, and Ground-type attacks

This means you'll need to be selective about which counters you bring into battle.

PokémonTypeWeaknessesStrong AgainstResistances
Enamorus IncarnateFairy/FlyingPoison
Steel
Electric
Ice
Rock
Dragon
Fighting
Dark
Grass
Poison
Bug
Ghost
Dark
Ground
Rock
Water
Grass
Fighting
Bug
Dragon
Dark

Understanding Enamorus’ Moveset

While Enamorus has several exploitable weaknesses, its moveset complicates counter selection. Expectedly, it uses Dazzling Gleam (Fairy) and Fly (Flying), both of which are super-effective against many common counters like Dark-, Grass-, and Bug-types.

Additionally, Enamorus may use Zen Headbutt (Psychic) as a Fast Move, which can quickly eliminate Poison-types. It can also learn Grass Knot, which threatens Rock- and Ground-types, further narrowing your options.

Because of this, it's best to focus on counters that align with its five main weaknesses while avoiding those vulnerable to its moveset.

Best Counters for Incarnate Enamorus in Pokémon GO

The most effective counters against Incarnate Enamorus are Steel-, Electric-, and Ice-type Pokémon that have strong same-type moves. These include:

PokémonFast MoveCharged Move
Raikou RaikouThunder ShockWild Charge
Zapdos ZapdosThunder ShockWild Charge
Magnezone MagnezoneVolt SwitchWild Charge
Excadrill ExcadrillMetal ClawIron Head
Xurkitree XurkitreeThunder ShockDischarge
Melmetal MelmetalThunder ShockDouble Iron Bash
Articuno ArticunoFrost BreathTriple Axel
Mega Manectric Mega ManectricThunder FangWild Charge
Electivire ElectivireThunder ShockWild Charge
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