Duraludon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Duraludon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Duraludon
Duraludon is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Steel/Dragon typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 38.625 DPS.
Duraludon 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: Duraludon is weak to Fighting, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Poison, Bug-type moves as Duraludon 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 Duraludon is Mega Blaziken (38.625 DPS), Mega Lucario (38.167 DPS), and Primal Groudon (35.600 DPS).
Catching Duraludon: After defeating Duraludon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1715 and 1796 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2134-2235 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Duraludon from raids will have exactly 1796 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 Duraludon?
The best counter for Duraludon is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 38.625 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (38.167 DPS) and Primal Groudon (35.600 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Duraludon?
Duraludon 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 Duraludon weak to?
Duraludon is weak to Fighting, Ground-type attacks. It resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Electric, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Duraludon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Duraludon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Duraludon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Duraludon from raids will have 1796 CP at level 20, or 2235 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1715. If you see 1796 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Duraludon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Duraludon 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 Duraludon?
For the best moveset for Duraludon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Duraludon 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 Duraludon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Duraludon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (31.364 DPS) and Pheromosa (30.370 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 Duraludon in raids?
Weather boost information for Duraludon is not currently available. Steel-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.