Dewgong Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Dewgong in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Dewgong
Dewgong is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Ice typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 41.400 DPS.
Dewgong 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: Dewgong is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ice, Water-type moves as Dewgong 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 Dewgong is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (41.400 DPS), Mega Blaziken (40.375 DPS), and Mega Lucario (39.500 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Dewgong: After defeating Dewgong, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1097 and 1163 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1365-1446 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Dewgong from raids will have exactly 1163 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 Dewgong?
The best counter for Dewgong is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 41.400 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (40.375 DPS) and Mega Lucario (39.500 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Dewgong?
Dewgong 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 Dewgong weak to?
Dewgong is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ice, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Dewgong be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Dewgong's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Dewgong from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Dewgong from raids will have 1163 CP at level 20, or 1446 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1097. If you see 1163 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Dewgong worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Dewgong 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 Dewgong?
For the best moveset for Dewgong itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Dewgong 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 Dewgong without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Dewgong can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (37.529 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (34.600 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 Dewgong in raids?
Weather boost information for Dewgong is not currently available. Water-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.