Drizzile Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Drizzile in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Drizzile
Drizzile is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 65.200 DPS.
Drizzile 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: Drizzile is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Drizzile 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 Drizzile is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (65.200 DPS), Regieleki (58.588 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (54.200 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Drizzile: After defeating Drizzile, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1045 and 1109 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1301-1380 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Drizzile from raids will have exactly 1109 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 Drizzile?
The best counter for Drizzile is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 65.200 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (58.588 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (54.200 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Drizzile?
Drizzile 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 Drizzile weak to?
Drizzile is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Drizzile be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Drizzile's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Drizzile from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Drizzile from raids will have 1109 CP at level 20, or 1380 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1045. If you see 1109 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Drizzile worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Drizzile 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 Drizzile?
For the best moveset for Drizzile itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Drizzile 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 Drizzile without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Drizzile can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (58.588 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (54.200 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 Drizzile in raids?
Weather boost information for Drizzile is not currently available. Water-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.