Coalossal Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Coalossal in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Coalossal
Coalossal is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock/Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 52.667 DPS.
Coalossal 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: Coalossal is weak to Ground (double weak!), Water (double weak!), Fighting, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Bug, Fairy-type moves as Coalossal 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 Coalossal is Primal Kyogre (52.667 DPS), Primal Groudon (51.600 DPS), and Shadow Groudon (48.900 DPS).
Catching Coalossal: After defeating Coalossal, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1306 and 1377 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1625-1714 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Coalossal from raids will have exactly 1377 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 Coalossal?
The best counter for Coalossal is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 52.667 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (51.600 DPS) and Shadow Groudon (48.900 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Coalossal?
Coalossal 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 Coalossal weak to?
Coalossal is weak to Ground (double weak), Water (double weak), Fighting, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fire, Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Coalossal be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Coalossal's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Coalossal from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Coalossal from raids will have 1377 CP at level 20, or 1714 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1306. If you see 1377 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Coalossal worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Coalossal 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 Coalossal?
For the best moveset for Coalossal itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Coalossal 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 Coalossal without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Coalossal can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (44.545 DPS) and Kyogre (40.727 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 Coalossal in raids?
Weather boost information for Coalossal is not currently available. Rock-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.