Dartrix Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Dartrix in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Dartrix
Dartrix is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Flying typing. The best counter is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 62.476 DPS.
Dartrix 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: Dartrix is weak to Ice (double weak!), Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Grass, Fighting-type moves as Dartrix 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 Dartrix is Kyurem (White) (62.476 DPS), Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (60.429 DPS), and Shadow Weavile (58.533 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Dartrix: After defeating Dartrix, the catch encounter will have a CP between 950 and 1010 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1182-1256 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Dartrix from raids will have exactly 1010 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 Dartrix?
The best counter for Dartrix is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 62.476 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (60.429 DPS) and Shadow Weavile (58.533 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Dartrix?
Dartrix 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 Dartrix weak to?
Dartrix is weak to Ice (double weak), Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ground, Grass, Fighting, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Dartrix be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Dartrix's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Dartrix from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Dartrix from raids will have 1010 CP at level 20, or 1256 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 950. If you see 1010 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Dartrix worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Dartrix 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 Dartrix?
For the best moveset for Dartrix itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Dartrix 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 Dartrix without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Dartrix can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kyurem (White) (62.476 DPS) and Baxcalibur (51.048 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 Dartrix in raids?
Weather boost information for Dartrix is not currently available. Grass-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.