Dusclops Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Dusclops in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Dusclops
Dusclops is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ghost typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 28.800 DPS.
Dusclops 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: Dusclops is weak to Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Bug-type moves as Dusclops 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 Dusclops is Mega Gengar (28.800 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (25.857 DPS), and Mega Absol (25.800 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Dusclops: After defeating Dusclops, the catch encounter will have a CP between 873 and 932 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1086-1159 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Dusclops from raids will have exactly 932 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 Dusclops?
The best counter for Dusclops is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 28.800 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (25.857 DPS) and Mega Absol (25.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Dusclops?
Dusclops 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 Dusclops weak to?
Dusclops is weak to Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Dusclops be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Dusclops's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Dusclops from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Dusclops from raids will have 932 CP at level 20, or 1159 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 873. If you see 932 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Dusclops worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Dusclops 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 Dusclops?
For the best moveset for Dusclops itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Dusclops 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 Dusclops without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Dusclops can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. 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 Dusclops in raids?
Weather boost information for Dusclops is not currently available. Ghost-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.