Dedenne Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Dedenne in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Dedenne
Dedenne is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with electric/fairy typing. The best counter is Shadow Landorus (Therian) (Shadow) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm, dealing 49.364 DPS. Dedenne's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Dedenne 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: Dedenne is weak to Ground, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Dedenne 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 Dedenne is Shadow Landorus (Therian) (49.364 DPS), Primal Groudon (49.100 DPS), and Shadow Groudon (44.900 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Dedenne: After defeating Dedenne, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1016 and 1078 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1264-1341 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Dedenne from raids will have exactly 1078 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 Dedenne?
The best counter for Dedenne is Shadow Landorus (Therian) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm, dealing 49.364 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (49.100 DPS) and Shadow Groudon (44.900 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Dedenne?
Dedenne 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 Dedenne weak to?
Dedenne is weak to Ground, Poison-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Flying-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Dedenne be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Dedenne's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Dedenne from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Dedenne from raids will have 1078 CP at level 20, or 1341 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1016. If you see 1078 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Dedenne worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Dedenne 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 Dedenne?
For the best moveset for Dedenne itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Dedenne 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 Dedenne without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Dedenne can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (42.182 DPS) and Eternatus (38.353 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 Dedenne in raids?
Dedenne is weather boosted during rainy,cloudy weather. When boosted, Dedenne is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (1264-1341 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.