Darmanitan (Standard) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Darmanitan (Standard) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Darmanitan (Standard)
Darmanitan (Standard) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 57.091 DPS.
Darmanitan (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 (Standard) is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Darmanitan (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 (Standard) is Primal Kyogre (57.091 DPS), Primal Groudon (56.100 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (52.606 DPS).
Catching Darmanitan (Standard): After defeating Darmanitan (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 (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 (Standard)?
The best counter for Darmanitan (Standard) is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 57.091 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (56.100 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (52.606 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Darmanitan (Standard)?
Darmanitan (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 (Standard) weak to?
Darmanitan (Standard) is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Darmanitan (Standard) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Darmanitan (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 (Standard) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Darmanitan (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 (Standard) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Darmanitan (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 (Standard)?
For the best moveset for Darmanitan (Standard) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Darmanitan (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 (Standard) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Darmanitan (Standard) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. 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 (Standard) in raids?
Weather boost information for Darmanitan (Standard) is not currently available. Fire-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.