Drakloak Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Drakloak in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Drakloak
Drakloak is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dragon/Ghost typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 70.000 DPS.
Drakloak 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: Drakloak is weak to Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Bug-type moves as Drakloak 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 Drakloak is Eternatus (70.000 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (66.833 DPS), and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (63.212 DPS).
Catching Drakloak: After defeating Drakloak, the catch encounter will have a CP between 907 and 967 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1129-1203 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Drakloak from raids will have exactly 967 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 Drakloak?
The best counter for Drakloak is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 70.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (66.833 DPS) and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (63.212 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Drakloak?
Drakloak 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 Drakloak weak to?
Drakloak is weak to Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, Ice-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Electric, Fire, Grass, Poison, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Drakloak be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Drakloak's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Drakloak from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Drakloak from raids will have 967 CP at level 20, or 1203 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 907. If you see 967 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Drakloak worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Drakloak 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 Drakloak?
For the best moveset for Drakloak itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Drakloak 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 Drakloak without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Drakloak can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (70.000 DPS) and Kyurem (Black) (55.563 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 Drakloak in raids?
Weather boost information for Drakloak is not currently available. Dragon-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.