Eternatus Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Eternatus in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Eternatus
Eternatus is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison/Dragon typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 36.706 DPS.
Eternatus 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: Eternatus is weak to Dragon, Ground, Ice, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Bug, Electric-type moves as Eternatus 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 Eternatus is Shadow Mewtwo (36.706 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (36.667 DPS), and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (35.333 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Eternatus: After defeating Eternatus, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2496 and 2594 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 3105-3227 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Eternatus from raids will have exactly 2594 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 Eternatus?
The best counter for Eternatus is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 36.706 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (36.667 DPS) and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (35.333 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Eternatus?
Eternatus 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 Eternatus weak to?
Eternatus is weak to Dragon, Ground, Ice, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Grass, Bug, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Poison, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Eternatus be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Eternatus's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Eternatus from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Eternatus from raids will have 2594 CP at level 20, or 3227 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2496. If you see 2594 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Eternatus worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Eternatus 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 Eternatus?
For the best moveset for Eternatus itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Eternatus 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 Eternatus without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Eternatus can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (30.615 DPS) and Kyurem (Black) (30.500 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 Eternatus in raids?
Weather boost information for Eternatus is not currently available. Poison-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.