Dhelmise Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Dhelmise in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Dhelmise
Dhelmise is a 3-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with ghost/grass typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 37.067 DPS. Dhelmise's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Dhelmise 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: Dhelmise is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Electric-type moves as Dhelmise 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 Dhelmise is Mega Gengar (37.067 DPS), Mega Blaziken (36.842 DPS), and Blacephalon (36.667 DPS).
Catching Dhelmise: After defeating Dhelmise, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1648 and 1727 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2050-2149 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Dhelmise from raids will have exactly 1727 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 Dhelmise?
The best counter for Dhelmise is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 37.067 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (36.842 DPS) and Blacephalon (36.667 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Dhelmise?
Dhelmise 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 Dhelmise weak to?
Dhelmise is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ice-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Normal, Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Dhelmise be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Dhelmise'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 Dhelmise from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Dhelmise from raids will have 1727 CP at level 20, or 2149 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1648. If you see 1727 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Dhelmise worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Dhelmise 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 Dhelmise?
For the best moveset for Dhelmise itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Dhelmise 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 Dhelmise without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Dhelmise can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. 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 Dhelmise in raids?
Dhelmise is weather boosted during fog,sunny weather. When boosted, Dhelmise 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 (2050-2149 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.