Drampa Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Drampa in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Drampa
Drampa is a 3-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with normal/dragon typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 44.828 DPS. Drampa's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Drampa 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: Drampa is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Electric, Fire-type moves as Drampa 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 Drampa is Eternatus (44.828 DPS), Mega Blaziken (43.625 DPS), and Mega Lucario (43.000 DPS).
Catching Drampa: After defeating Drampa, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1628 and 1706 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2025-2123 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Drampa from raids will have exactly 1706 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 Drampa?
The best counter for Drampa is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 44.828 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (43.625 DPS) and Mega Lucario (43.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Drampa?
Drampa 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 Drampa weak to?
Drampa is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ice-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Electric, Fire, Grass, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Drampa be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Drampa'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 Drampa from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Drampa from raids will have 1706 CP at level 20, or 2123 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1628. If you see 1706 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Drampa worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Drampa 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 Drampa?
For the best moveset for Drampa itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Drampa 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 Drampa without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Drampa can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (44.828 DPS) and Kyurem (Black) (35.875 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 Drampa in raids?
Drampa is weather boosted during partly cloudy,windy weather. When boosted, Drampa 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 (2025-2123 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.