Darumaka Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Darumaka in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Darumaka
Darumaka is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 76.000 DPS.
Darumaka 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: Darumaka is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Darumaka 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 Darumaka is Primal Kyogre (76.000 DPS), Primal Groudon (74.600 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (70.000 DPS).
Catching Darumaka: After defeating Darumaka, the catch encounter will have a CP between 788 and 844 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 980-1050 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Darumaka from raids will have exactly 844 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 Darumaka?
The best counter for Darumaka is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 76.000 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (74.600 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (70.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Darumaka?
Darumaka 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 Darumaka weak to?
Darumaka is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Darumaka be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Darumaka's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Darumaka from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Darumaka from raids will have 844 CP at level 20, or 1050 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 788. If you see 844 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Darumaka worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Darumaka 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 Darumaka?
For the best moveset for Darumaka itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Darumaka 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 Darumaka without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Darumaka 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 Darumaka in raids?
Weather boost information for Darumaka 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.