Doublade Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Doublade in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Doublade
Doublade is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Steel/Ghost typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 32.533 DPS.
Doublade 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: Doublade is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Normal, Poison, Bug-type moves as Doublade 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 Doublade is Mega Gengar (32.533 DPS), Mega Blaziken (32.105 DPS), and Blacephalon (32.000 DPS).
Catching Doublade: After defeating Doublade, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1359 and 1430 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1690-1779 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Doublade from raids will have exactly 1430 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 Doublade?
The best counter for Doublade is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 32.533 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (32.105 DPS) and Blacephalon (32.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Doublade?
Doublade 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 Doublade weak to?
Doublade is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type attacks. It resists Normal, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Grass, Ice, Psychic, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Doublade be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Doublade's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Doublade from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Doublade from raids will have 1430 CP at level 20, or 1779 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1359. If you see 1430 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Doublade worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Doublade 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 Doublade?
For the best moveset for Doublade itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Doublade 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 Doublade without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Doublade can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (32.000 DPS) and Landorus (Therian) (27.727 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 Doublade in raids?
Weather boost information for Doublade is not currently available. Steel-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.