Galarian Darumaka Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Galarian Darumaka in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Galarian Darumaka
Galarian Darumaka is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with ice typing. Galarian Darumaka's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Galarian Darumaka 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: Galarian Darumaka is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Ice-type moves as Galarian Darumaka 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.
Catching Galarian Darumaka: After defeating Galarian Darumaka, the catch encounter will have a CP between 788 and 844 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 980-1050 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Galarian Darumaka from raids will have exactly 844 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
How many trainers to beat Galarian Darumaka?
Galarian Darumaka 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 Galarian Darumaka weak to?
Galarian Darumaka is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Ice-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Galarian Darumaka be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Galarian Darumaka's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Galarian Darumaka from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Galarian Darumaka from raids will have 844 CP at level 20, or 1050 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 788. If you see 844 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Galarian Darumaka worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Galarian Darumaka 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 Galarian Darumaka?
For the best moveset for Galarian Darumaka itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Galarian Darumaka 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.
What weather boosts Galarian Darumaka in raids?
Galarian Darumaka is weather boosted during snow weather. When boosted, Galarian Darumaka is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (980-1050 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.