Aegislash (Shield) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Aegislash (Shield) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Aegislash (Shield)
Aegislash (Shield) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Steel/Ghost typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 24.933 DPS.
Aegislash (Shield) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Aegislash (Shield) is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Normal, Poison, Bug-type moves as Aegislash (Shield) resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Aegislash (Shield) is Mega Gengar (24.933 DPS), Mega Blaziken (24.842 DPS), and Blacephalon (24.143 DPS).
Catching Aegislash (Shield): After defeating Aegislash (Shield), the catch encounter will have a CP between 844 and 904 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1050-1125 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Aegislash (Shield) from raids will have exactly 904 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Aegislash (Shield)?
The best counter for Aegislash (Shield) is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 24.933 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (24.842 DPS) and Blacephalon (24.143 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Aegislash (Shield)?
Aegislash (Shield) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Aegislash (Shield) weak to?
Aegislash (Shield) is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type attacks. It resists Normal, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Grass, Ice, Psychic, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Aegislash (Shield) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Aegislash (Shield)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Aegislash (Shield) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Aegislash (Shield) from raids will have 904 CP at level 20, or 1125 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 844. If you see 904 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Aegislash (Shield) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Aegislash (Shield) is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Aegislash (Shield)?
For the best moveset for Aegislash (Shield) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Aegislash (Shield) stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Aegislash (Shield) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Aegislash (Shield) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (24.143 DPS) and Landorus (Therian) (21.727 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Aegislash (Shield) in raids?
Weather boost information for Aegislash (Shield) is not currently available. Steel-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.