Cursola Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Cursola in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Cursola
Cursola is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ghost typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 36.667 DPS.
Cursola 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: Cursola is weak to Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Bug-type moves as Cursola 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 Cursola is Mega Gengar (36.667 DPS), Mega Absol (33.000 DPS), and Shadow Darkrai (33.000 DPS).
Catching Cursola: After defeating Cursola, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1712 and 1794 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2130-2231 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Cursola from raids will have exactly 1794 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 Cursola?
The best counter for Cursola is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 36.667 DPS. Other top options include Mega Absol (33.000 DPS) and Shadow Darkrai (33.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Cursola?
Cursola 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 Cursola weak to?
Cursola is weak to Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Cursola be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Cursola's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Cursola from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Cursola from raids will have 1794 CP at level 20, or 2231 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1712. If you see 1794 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Cursola worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Cursola 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 Cursola?
For the best moveset for Cursola itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Cursola 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 Cursola without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Cursola can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (30.714 DPS) and Darkrai (27.714 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 Cursola in raids?
Weather boost information for Cursola 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.