Conkeldurr Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Conkeldurr in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Conkeldurr
Conkeldurr is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 44.235 DPS.
Conkeldurr 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: Conkeldurr is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves as Conkeldurr 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 Conkeldurr is Shadow Mewtwo (44.235 DPS), Mega Alakazam (42.667 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (39.032 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Conkeldurr: After defeating Conkeldurr, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1869 and 1954 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2326-2431 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Conkeldurr from raids will have exactly 1954 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 Conkeldurr?
The best counter for Conkeldurr is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 44.235 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (42.667 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (39.032 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Conkeldurr?
Conkeldurr 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 Conkeldurr weak to?
Conkeldurr is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Conkeldurr be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Conkeldurr's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Conkeldurr from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Conkeldurr from raids will have 1954 CP at level 20, or 2431 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1869. If you see 1954 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Conkeldurr worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Conkeldurr 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 Conkeldurr?
For the best moveset for Conkeldurr itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Conkeldurr 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 Conkeldurr without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Conkeldurr can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (36.941 DPS) and Enamorus (Incarnate) (36.333 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 Conkeldurr in raids?
Weather boost information for Conkeldurr is not currently available. Fighting-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.