Dugtrio (Alola) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Dugtrio (Alola) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Dugtrio (Alola)
Dugtrio (Alola) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ground/Steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 49.625 DPS.
Dugtrio (Alola) 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: Dugtrio (Alola) is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Electric, Rock-type moves as Dugtrio (Alola) 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 Dugtrio (Alola) is Mega Blaziken (49.625 DPS), Mega Lucario (49.000 DPS), and Primal Kyogre (46.485 DPS).
Catching Dugtrio (Alola): After defeating Dugtrio (Alola), the catch encounter will have a CP between 1046 and 1111 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1302-1382 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Dugtrio (Alola) from raids will have exactly 1111 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 Dugtrio (Alola)?
The best counter for Dugtrio (Alola) is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 49.625 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (49.000 DPS) and Primal Kyogre (46.485 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Dugtrio (Alola)?
Dugtrio (Alola) 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 Dugtrio (Alola) weak to?
Dugtrio (Alola) is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground, Water-type attacks. It resists Poison, Electric, Rock, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Dugtrio (Alola) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Dugtrio (Alola)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Dugtrio (Alola) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Dugtrio (Alola) from raids will have 1111 CP at level 20, or 1382 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1046. If you see 1111 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Dugtrio (Alola) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Dugtrio (Alola) 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 Dugtrio (Alola)?
For the best moveset for Dugtrio (Alola) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Dugtrio (Alola) 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 Dugtrio (Alola) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Dugtrio (Alola) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (46.111 DPS) and Reshiram (40.071 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 Dugtrio (Alola) in raids?
Weather boost information for Dugtrio (Alola) is not currently available. Ground-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.