Darmanitan (Galarian standard) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Darmanitan (Galarian standard) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Darmanitan (Galarian standard)
Darmanitan (Galarian standard) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ice typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 62.500 DPS.
Darmanitan (Galarian standard) 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: Darmanitan (Galarian standard) is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Ice-type moves as Darmanitan (Galarian standard) 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 Darmanitan (Galarian standard) is Mega Blaziken (62.500 DPS), Mega Lucario (61.667 DPS), and Blacephalon (57.222 DPS).
Catching Darmanitan (Galarian standard): After defeating Darmanitan (Galarian standard), the catch encounter will have a CP between 1733 and 1818 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2156-2262 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Darmanitan (Galarian standard) from raids will have exactly 1818 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 Darmanitan (Galarian standard)?
The best counter for Darmanitan (Galarian standard) is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 62.500 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (61.667 DPS) and Blacephalon (57.222 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Darmanitan (Galarian standard)?
Darmanitan (Galarian standard) 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 Darmanitan (Galarian standard) weak to?
Darmanitan (Galarian standard) is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Ice-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Darmanitan (Galarian standard) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Darmanitan (Galarian standard)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Darmanitan (Galarian standard) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Darmanitan (Galarian standard) from raids will have 1818 CP at level 20, or 2262 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1733. If you see 1818 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Darmanitan (Galarian standard) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Darmanitan (Galarian standard) 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 Darmanitan (Galarian standard)?
For the best moveset for Darmanitan (Galarian standard) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Darmanitan (Galarian standard) 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 Darmanitan (Galarian standard) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Darmanitan (Galarian standard) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (57.222 DPS) and Reshiram (49.786 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 Darmanitan (Galarian standard) in raids?
Weather boost information for Darmanitan (Galarian standard) is not currently available. Ice-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.