Alomomola Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Alomomola in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Alomomola
Alomomola is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 56.000 DPS.
Alomomola 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: Alomomola is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Alomomola 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 Alomomola is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (56.000 DPS), Regieleki (49.882 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (47.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Alomomola: After defeating Alomomola, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1199 and 1270 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1491-1580 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Alomomola from raids will have exactly 1270 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 Alomomola?
The best counter for Alomomola is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 56.000 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (49.882 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (47.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Alomomola?
Alomomola 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 Alomomola weak to?
Alomomola is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Alomomola be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Alomomola's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Alomomola from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Alomomola from raids will have 1270 CP at level 20, or 1580 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1199. If you see 1270 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Alomomola worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Alomomola 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 Alomomola?
For the best moveset for Alomomola itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Alomomola 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 Alomomola without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Alomomola can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (49.882 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (47.000 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 Alomomola in raids?
Weather boost information for Alomomola is not currently available. Water-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.