Deerling Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Deerling in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Deerling
Deerling is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal/Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 71.000 DPS.
Deerling 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: Deerling is weak to Bug, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Electric, Grass-type moves as Deerling 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 Deerling is Mega Blaziken (71.000 DPS), Mega Lucario (69.667 DPS), and Blacephalon (65.333 DPS).
Catching Deerling: After defeating Deerling, the catch encounter will have a CP between 616 and 664 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 766-827 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Deerling from raids will have exactly 664 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 Deerling?
The best counter for Deerling is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 71.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (69.667 DPS) and Blacephalon (65.333 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Deerling?
Deerling 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 Deerling weak to?
Deerling is weak to Bug, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Deerling be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Deerling's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Deerling from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Deerling from raids will have 664 CP at level 20, or 827 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 616. If you see 664 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Deerling worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Deerling 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 Deerling?
For the best moveset for Deerling itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Deerling 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 Deerling without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Deerling can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (65.333 DPS) and Pheromosa (58.083 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 Deerling in raids?
Weather boost information for Deerling is not currently available. Normal-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.