Araquanid Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Araquanid in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Araquanid
Araquanid is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Bug typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 33.800 DPS.
Araquanid 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: Araquanid is weak to Electric, Flying, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Ground, Ice-type moves as Araquanid 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 Araquanid is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (33.800 DPS), Regieleki (30.824 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (28.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Araquanid: After defeating Araquanid, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1007 and 1070 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1253-1331 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Araquanid from raids will have exactly 1070 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 Araquanid?
The best counter for Araquanid is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 33.800 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (30.824 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (28.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Araquanid?
Araquanid 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 Araquanid weak to?
Araquanid is weak to Electric, Flying, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Araquanid be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Araquanid's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Araquanid from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Araquanid from raids will have 1070 CP at level 20, or 1331 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1007. If you see 1070 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Araquanid worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Araquanid 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 Araquanid?
For the best moveset for Araquanid itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Araquanid 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 Araquanid without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Araquanid can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (30.824 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (28.000 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 Araquanid in raids?
Weather boost information for Araquanid 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.