Exeggutor (Alola) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Exeggutor (Alola) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Exeggutor (Alola)
Exeggutor (Alola) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Dragon typing. The best counter is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 56.667 DPS.
Exeggutor (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: Exeggutor (Alola) is weak to Ice (double weak!), Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Water-type moves as Exeggutor (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 Exeggutor (Alola) is Kyurem (White) (56.667 DPS), Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (55.286 DPS), and Shadow Weavile (53.200 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Exeggutor (Alola): After defeating Exeggutor (Alola), the catch encounter will have a CP between 1685 and 1765 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2096-2196 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Exeggutor (Alola) from raids will have exactly 1765 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 Exeggutor (Alola)?
The best counter for Exeggutor (Alola) is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 56.667 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (55.286 DPS) and Shadow Weavile (53.200 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Exeggutor (Alola)?
Exeggutor (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 Exeggutor (Alola) weak to?
Exeggutor (Alola) is weak to Ice (double weak), Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Water, Ground-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Exeggutor (Alola) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Exeggutor (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 Exeggutor (Alola) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Exeggutor (Alola) from raids will have 1765 CP at level 20, or 2196 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1685. If you see 1765 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Exeggutor (Alola) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Exeggutor (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 Exeggutor (Alola)?
For the best moveset for Exeggutor (Alola) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Exeggutor (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 Exeggutor (Alola) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Exeggutor (Alola) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kyurem (White) (56.667 DPS) and Eternatus (48.345 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 Exeggutor (Alola) in raids?
Weather boost information for Exeggutor (Alola) is not currently available. Grass-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.