Amoonguss Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Amoonguss in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Amoonguss
Amoonguss is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 50.471 DPS.
Amoonguss 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: Amoonguss is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Electric, Fairy-type moves as Amoonguss 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 Amoonguss is Shadow Mewtwo (50.471 DPS), Mega Alakazam (48.556 DPS), and Mega Blaziken (47.684 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Amoonguss: After defeating Amoonguss, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1185 and 1253 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1475-1559 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Amoonguss from raids will have exactly 1253 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 Amoonguss?
The best counter for Amoonguss is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 50.471 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (48.556 DPS) and Mega Blaziken (47.684 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Amoonguss?
Amoonguss 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 Amoonguss weak to?
Amoonguss is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Amoonguss be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Amoonguss's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Amoonguss from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Amoonguss from raids will have 1253 CP at level 20, or 1559 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1185. If you see 1253 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Amoonguss worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Amoonguss 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 Amoonguss?
For the best moveset for Amoonguss itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Amoonguss 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 Amoonguss without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Amoonguss can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (47.000 DPS) and Mewtwo (42.000 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 Amoonguss in raids?
Weather boost information for Amoonguss is not currently available. Grass-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.