Deino Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Deino in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Deino
Deino is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark/Dragon typing. The best counter is Mega Gardevoir (Mega) with Charm and Dazzling Gleam, dealing 98.091 DPS.
Deino 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: Deino is weak to Fairy (double weak!), Bug, Dragon, Fighting, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Electric-type moves as Deino 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 Deino is Mega Gardevoir (98.091 DPS), Shadow Gardevoir (85.455 DPS), and Enamorus (Incarnate) (84.400 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Deino: After defeating Deino, the catch encounter will have a CP between 574 and 622 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 715-773 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Deino from raids will have exactly 622 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 Deino?
The best counter for Deino is Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam, dealing 98.091 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Gardevoir (85.455 DPS) and Enamorus (Incarnate) (84.400 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Deino?
Deino 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 Deino weak to?
Deino is weak to Fairy (double weak), Bug, Dragon, Fighting, Ice-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Dark, Electric, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Deino be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Deino's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Deino from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Deino from raids will have 622 CP at level 20, or 773 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 574. If you see 622 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Deino worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Deino 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 Deino?
For the best moveset for Deino itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Deino 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 Deino without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Deino can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Enamorus (Incarnate) (84.400 DPS) and Eternatus (79.379 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 Deino in raids?
Weather boost information for Deino is not currently available. Dark-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.