Delcatty Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Delcatty in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Delcatty
Delcatty is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 55.875 DPS.
Delcatty 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: Delcatty is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Delcatty 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 Delcatty is Mega Blaziken (55.875 DPS), Mega Lucario (55.167 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (49.000 DPS).
Catching Delcatty: After defeating Delcatty, the catch encounter will have a CP between 820 and 876 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1020-1090 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Delcatty from raids will have exactly 876 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 Delcatty?
The best counter for Delcatty is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 55.875 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (55.167 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (49.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Delcatty?
Delcatty 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 Delcatty weak to?
Delcatty is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Delcatty be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Delcatty's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Delcatty from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Delcatty from raids will have 876 CP at level 20, or 1090 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 820. If you see 876 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Delcatty worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Delcatty 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 Delcatty?
For the best moveset for Delcatty itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Delcatty 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 Delcatty without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Delcatty can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (42.593 DPS) and Lucario (41.833 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 Delcatty in raids?
Weather boost information for Delcatty 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.