Armarouge Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Armarouge in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Armarouge
Armarouge is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire/Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 36.267 DPS.
Armarouge 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: Armarouge is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Fairy, Fighting, Fire-type moves as Armarouge 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 Armarouge is Mega Gengar (36.267 DPS), Primal Groudon (35.600 DPS), and Primal Kyogre (35.152 DPS).
Catching Armarouge: After defeating Armarouge, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1797 and 1880 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2236-2338 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Armarouge from raids will have exactly 1880 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 Armarouge?
The best counter for Armarouge is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 36.267 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (35.600 DPS) and Primal Kyogre (35.152 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Armarouge?
Armarouge 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 Armarouge weak to?
Armarouge is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ice, Psychic, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Armarouge be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Armarouge's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Armarouge from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Armarouge from raids will have 1880 CP at level 20, or 2338 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1797. If you see 1880 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Armarouge worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Armarouge 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 Armarouge?
For the best moveset for Armarouge itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Armarouge 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 Armarouge without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Armarouge can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (31.364 DPS) and Blacephalon (30.286 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 Armarouge in raids?
Weather boost information for Armarouge is not currently available. Fire-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.