Ducklett Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Ducklett in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Ducklett
Ducklett is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 122.000 DPS.
Ducklett 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: Ducklett is weak to Electric (double weak!), Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Bug, Fighting-type moves as Ducklett 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 Ducklett is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (122.000 DPS), Regieleki (107.176 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (101.900 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Ducklett: After defeating Ducklett, the catch encounter will have a CP between 458 and 501 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 570-624 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Ducklett from raids will have exactly 501 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 Ducklett?
The best counter for Ducklett is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 122.000 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (107.176 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (101.900 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Ducklett?
Ducklett 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 Ducklett weak to?
Ducklett is weak to Electric (double weak), Rock-type attacks. It resists Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Ducklett be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Ducklett's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Ducklett from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Ducklett from raids will have 501 CP at level 20, or 624 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 458. If you see 501 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Ducklett worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Ducklett 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 Ducklett?
For the best moveset for Ducklett itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Ducklett 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 Ducklett without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Ducklett can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (107.176 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (101.900 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 Ducklett in raids?
Weather boost information for Ducklett 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.