3-Star raid Shiny available Water

Dondozo Raid Guide

Weak to Electric, Grass — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Dondozo.

Boosted in Rainy 20 counters ranked
Catch CP
1,755
Lv 20 · 100% IV
Weather CP
2,183
Lv 25 · 100% IV
Trainers
2+
Min 1 at Lv 40+
Top DPS
41.2
Shadow Thundurus (Therian)
Dondozo

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Dondozo. Tap a row for full stats.

1
Shadow Thundurus (Therian)
Shadow Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 41.2DPS 620TDO 2
Regieleki
Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 37.3DPS 530TDO 3
Mega Sceptile
Mega Sceptile Bullet SeedFrenzy Plant 34.6DPS 659TDO 4
Thundurus (Therian)
Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 34.4DPS 621TDO 5
Kartana
Kartana Razor LeafLeaf Blade 31.6DPS 475TDO 6
Mega Manectric
Mega Manectric Thunder FangWild Charge 31.2DPS 572TDO 7
Xurkitree
Xurkitree Thunder ShockDischarge 31.2DPS 524TDO 8
Shadow Electivire
Shadow Electivire Thunder ShockWild Charge 31.1DPS 457TDO 9
Shadow Zapdos
Shadow Zapdos Thunder ShockZap Cannon 30.5DPS 580TDO 10
Shadow Raikou
Shadow Raikou Thunder ShockWild Charge 30.3DPS 608TDO 11
Mega Ampharos
Mega Ampharos Volt SwitchZap Cannon 29.8DPS 748TDO 12
Shadow Regigigas
Shadow Regigigas Hidden PowerCrush Grip 29.6DPS 683TDO 13
Zekrom
Zekrom Charge BeamFusion Bolt 29.6DPS 767TDO 14
Deoxys (Attack)
Deoxys (Attack) Zen HeadbuttZap Cannon 29.2DPS 110TDO 15
Shadow Magnezone
Shadow Magnezone Volt SwitchZap Cannon 29.2DPS 510TDO 16
Shadow Sceptile
Shadow Sceptile Bullet SeedFrenzy Plant 29.1DPS 419TDO 17
Shadow Luxray
Shadow Luxray SparkWild Charge 28.4DPS 420TDO 18
Shaymin (Sky)
Shaymin (Sky) Magical LeafGrass Knot 28.4DPS 633TDO 19
Mega Venusaur
Mega Venusaur Vine WhipFrenzy Plant 28.1DPS 787TDO 20
Shadow Tangrowth
Shadow Tangrowth Vine WhipPower Whip 28.1DPS 579TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

2
Regieleki
Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 37.3DPS 530TDO 4
Thundurus (Therian)
Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 34.4DPS 621TDO 5
Kartana
Kartana Razor LeafLeaf Blade 31.6DPS 475TDO 7
Xurkitree
Xurkitree Thunder ShockDischarge 31.2DPS 524TDO 13
Zekrom
Zekrom Charge BeamFusion Bolt 29.6DPS 767TDO 14
Deoxys (Attack)
Deoxys (Attack) Zen HeadbuttZap Cannon 29.2DPS 110TDO 18
Shaymin (Sky)
Shaymin (Sky) Magical LeafGrass Knot 28.4DPS 633TDO
Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier
3-Star
Weather boost
Rainy
Shiny available
Yes
Base Attack
176
Base Defense
178
Base Stamina
312

Weak to — use these types

Electric1.6× Grass1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Fire0.625× Ice0.625× Steel0.625× Water0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs Lv 20 CP Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor 1,674 2,082
15 / 15 / 15 100% 1,755 2,183
Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 1,755 CP it is a perfect Dondozo — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty Soloable with six level-40 top counters; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Dondozo resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Dondozo?

The top counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm at 41.2 DPS against Dondozo. Regieleki (37.3) and Mega Sceptile (34.6) follow.

What is Dondozo weak to?

Dondozo takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves.

How many trainers do I need to beat Dondozo?

Dondozo can be soloed. The six best counters average 35.1 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up.

Can I beat Dondozo without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Regieleki at 37.3 DPS, 91% of what the top counter deals. Thundurus (Therian) and Kartana are the next ones down.

Can Dondozo be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.

What weather boosts Dondozo?

Rainy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,082–2,183 CP instead of 1,674–1,755. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Dondozo worth raiding?

Dondozo has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site, so the reasons to raid it are the dex entry, the candy and the shiny rather than your battle teams.

What is the best moveset for Dondozo?

The counter list on this page is for beating Dondozo. For the moves Dondozo should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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All raid bosses Every boss in the current rotation Best Electric attackers Top Electric-type Pokemon ranked by DPS Dondozo Pokedex Base stats, moves and evolutions