Garbodor Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Garbodor in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Garbodor
Garbodor is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 42.941 DPS.
Garbodor 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: Garbodor is weak to Ground, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves as Garbodor 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 Garbodor is Shadow Mewtwo (42.941 DPS), Mega Alakazam (41.000 DPS), and Primal Groudon (40.200 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Garbodor: After defeating Garbodor, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1303 and 1373 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1621-1708 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Garbodor from raids will have exactly 1373 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 Garbodor?
The best counter for Garbodor is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 42.941 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (41.000 DPS) and Primal Groudon (40.200 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Garbodor?
Garbodor 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 Garbodor weak to?
Garbodor is weak to Ground, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Garbodor be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Garbodor's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Garbodor from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Garbodor from raids will have 1373 CP at level 20, or 1708 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1303. If you see 1373 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Garbodor worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Garbodor 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 Garbodor?
For the best moveset for Garbodor itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Garbodor 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 Garbodor without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Garbodor can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (35.647 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (34.889 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 Garbodor in raids?
Weather boost information for Garbodor 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.