Croagunk Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Croagunk in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Croagunk
Croagunk is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison/Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 146.824 DPS.
Croagunk 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: Croagunk is weak to Psychic (double weak!), Flying, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Fighting-type moves as Croagunk 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 Croagunk is Shadow Mewtwo (146.824 DPS), Mega Alakazam (141.000 DPS), and Mega Gardevoir (125.667 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Croagunk: After defeating Croagunk, the catch encounter will have a CP between 512 and 558 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 638-694 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Croagunk from raids will have exactly 558 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 Croagunk?
The best counter for Croagunk is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 146.824 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (141.000 DPS) and Mega Gardevoir (125.667 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Croagunk?
Croagunk 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 Croagunk weak to?
Croagunk is weak to Psychic (double weak), Flying, Ground-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Fighting, Grass, Poison, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Croagunk be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Croagunk's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Croagunk from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Croagunk from raids will have 558 CP at level 20, or 694 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 512. If you see 558 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Croagunk worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Croagunk 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 Croagunk?
For the best moveset for Croagunk itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Croagunk 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 Croagunk without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Croagunk can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (122.471 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (119.778 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 Croagunk in raids?
Weather boost information for Croagunk is not currently available. Poison-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.