Decidueye Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Decidueye in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Decidueye
Decidueye is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Ghost typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 37.067 DPS.
Decidueye 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: Decidueye is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Electric-type moves as Decidueye 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 Decidueye is Mega Gengar (37.067 DPS), Mega Blaziken (36.842 DPS), and Blacephalon (36.667 DPS).
Catching Decidueye: After defeating Decidueye, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1548 and 1625 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1926-2021 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Decidueye from raids will have exactly 1625 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 Decidueye?
The best counter for Decidueye is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 37.067 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (36.842 DPS) and Blacephalon (36.667 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Decidueye?
Decidueye 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 Decidueye weak to?
Decidueye is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ice-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Normal, Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Decidueye be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Decidueye's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Decidueye from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Decidueye from raids will have 1625 CP at level 20, or 2021 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1548. If you see 1625 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Decidueye worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Decidueye 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 Decidueye?
For the best moveset for Decidueye itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Decidueye 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 Decidueye without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Decidueye 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 Decidueye in raids?
Weather boost information for Decidueye 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.