Best ice, fire, and electric attackers
Let's start some debate. Best ice, fire, and electric attackers.
1. Is Articuno better than Lapras?
2. Is Entei better than Moltres?
3. Is Raikou better than Zapdos?
I think the answer is yes for the three o them but let's hear your thoughts!
Answers
There's always the possibility of new moves added that make the difference clearer. I do like more Raikou moves pool as well, but it still may change before they are introduced.
I think the legendary birds are going to remain the best of their type for a long time to come. And being stardust so scarce I would invest only in the best. But this is just personal preference. I am a bit biased because they are my favourite legendaries
1
Yes, even considering type disadvantage.
2
Less DPS, but slightly tankier.
3
Depends on the opponent. Charge Beam charges Thunderbolt very quickly, but Thunder Shock isn't too far behind. Wild Charge outclasses Thunderbolt in the current meta, but if Niantic implements recoil damage, Thunderbolt would be better.
1: Depends. If you are attacking Dragonite with Articuno, remember that Arti doesn't have the water type, and is weak to Steel Wing.
2: They are about equal. Zapdos is superior if the defender has ground moves meant to counter electric types.
3: Entei is a better Flareon, Moltres is a better Charizard.
But for 2 and 3, somehow I still prefer the cute Eeveelutions Jolteon and Flareon, because they are so easy to get.
I have a high level Lapras, and enough candy to get another partway there. So to take out one Dragonite, I'm fine. But what about Dragonite as a raid boss? Likely not soloable, but I want to contribute in a group raid. Would I be better off building up an Articuno, another Lapras, or a Jinx/Cloyster? The last one is probably easiest to pull the logistics off.
