Crawdaunt Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Crawdaunt in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Crawdaunt
Crawdaunt is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Dark typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 52.000 DPS.
Crawdaunt 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: Crawdaunt is weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Fire-type moves as Crawdaunt 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 Crawdaunt is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (52.000 DPS), Mega Blaziken (49.625 DPS), and Mega Lucario (49.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Crawdaunt: After defeating Crawdaunt, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1376 and 1449 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1711-1802 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Crawdaunt from raids will have exactly 1449 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 Crawdaunt?
The best counter for Crawdaunt is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 52.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (49.625 DPS) and Mega Lucario (49.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Crawdaunt?
Crawdaunt 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 Crawdaunt weak to?
Crawdaunt is weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Crawdaunt be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Crawdaunt's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Crawdaunt from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Crawdaunt from raids will have 1449 CP at level 20, or 1802 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1376. If you see 1449 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Crawdaunt worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Crawdaunt 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 Crawdaunt?
For the best moveset for Crawdaunt itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Crawdaunt 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 Crawdaunt without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Crawdaunt can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (46.118 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (43.000 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 Crawdaunt in raids?
Weather boost information for Crawdaunt 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.