Diancie Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Diancie in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Diancie
Diancie is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock/Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Lucario (Mega) with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 33.733 DPS.
Diancie 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: Diancie is weak to Steel (double weak!), Grass, Ground, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Diancie 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 Diancie is Mega Lucario (33.733 DPS), Shadow Metagross (33.600 DPS), and Mega Metagross (32.933 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Diancie: After defeating Diancie, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1523 and 1601 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1895-1992 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Diancie from raids will have exactly 1601 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 Diancie?
The best counter for Diancie is Mega Lucario with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 33.733 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Metagross (33.600 DPS) and Mega Metagross (32.933 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Diancie?
Diancie 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 Diancie weak to?
Diancie is weak to Steel (double weak), Grass, Ground, Water-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fire, Flying, Normal-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Diancie be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Diancie's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Diancie from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Diancie from raids will have 1601 CP at level 20, or 1992 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1523. If you see 1601 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Diancie worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Diancie 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 Diancie?
For the best moveset for Diancie itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Diancie 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 Diancie without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Diancie can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Metagross (27.867 DPS) and Lucario (25.733 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 Diancie in raids?
Weather boost information for Diancie is not currently available. Rock-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.