Drowzee Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Drowzee in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Drowzee
Drowzee is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 48.533 DPS.
Drowzee 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: Drowzee is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Drowzee 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 Drowzee is Mega Gengar (48.533 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (44.286 DPS), and Shadow Gengar (44.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Drowzee: After defeating Drowzee, the catch encounter will have a CP between 562 and 609 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 699-758 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Drowzee from raids will have exactly 609 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 Drowzee?
The best counter for Drowzee is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 48.533 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (44.286 DPS) and Shadow Gengar (44.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Drowzee?
Drowzee 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 Drowzee weak to?
Drowzee is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Drowzee be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Drowzee's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Drowzee from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Drowzee from raids will have 609 CP at level 20, or 758 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 562. If you see 609 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Drowzee worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Drowzee 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 Drowzee?
For the best moveset for Drowzee itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Drowzee 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 Drowzee without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Drowzee can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (41.000 DPS) and Pheromosa (40.000 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 Drowzee in raids?
Weather boost information for Drowzee is not currently available. Psychic-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.