Cofagrigus Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Cofagrigus in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Cofagrigus
Cofagrigus is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ghost typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 28.533 DPS.
Cofagrigus 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: Cofagrigus is weak to Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Bug-type moves as Cofagrigus 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 Cofagrigus is Mega Gengar (28.533 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (25.714 DPS), and Shadow Gengar (25.333 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Cofagrigus: After defeating Cofagrigus, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1262 and 1331 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1569-1656 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Cofagrigus from raids will have exactly 1331 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 Cofagrigus?
The best counter for Cofagrigus is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 28.533 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (25.714 DPS) and Shadow Gengar (25.333 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Cofagrigus?
Cofagrigus 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 Cofagrigus weak to?
Cofagrigus is weak to Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Cofagrigus be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Cofagrigus's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Cofagrigus from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Cofagrigus from raids will have 1331 CP at level 20, or 1656 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1262. If you see 1331 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Cofagrigus worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Cofagrigus 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 Cofagrigus?
For the best moveset for Cofagrigus itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Cofagrigus 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 Cofagrigus without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Cofagrigus can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (23.429 DPS) and Gengar (21.333 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 Cofagrigus in raids?
Weather boost information for Cofagrigus is not currently available. Ghost-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.