Carracosta Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Carracosta in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Carracosta
Carracosta is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Rock typing. The best counter is Mega Sceptile (Mega) with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 49.538 DPS.
Carracosta 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: Carracosta is weak to Grass (double weak!), Electric, Fighting, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Flying, Ice-type moves as Carracosta 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 Carracosta is Mega Sceptile (49.538 DPS), Kartana (45.600 DPS), and Shadow Sceptile (41.385 DPS).
Catching Carracosta: After defeating Carracosta, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1461 and 1535 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1818-1910 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Carracosta from raids will have exactly 1535 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 Carracosta?
The best counter for Carracosta is Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 49.538 DPS. Other top options include Kartana (45.600 DPS) and Shadow Sceptile (41.385 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Carracosta?
Carracosta 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 Carracosta weak to?
Carracosta is weak to Grass (double weak), Electric, Fighting, Ground-type attacks. It resists Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Carracosta be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Carracosta's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Carracosta from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Carracosta from raids will have 1535 CP at level 20, or 1910 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1461. If you see 1535 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Carracosta worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Carracosta 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 Carracosta?
For the best moveset for Carracosta itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Carracosta 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 Carracosta without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Carracosta can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (45.600 DPS) and Shaymin (Sky) (41.286 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 Carracosta in raids?
Weather boost information for Carracosta 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.