Gardevoir Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Gardevoir in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Gardevoir
Gardevoir is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic/Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 33.733 DPS.
Gardevoir 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: Gardevoir is weak to Ghost, Poison, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Gardevoir 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 Gardevoir is Mega Gengar (33.733 DPS), Mega Lucario (31.067 DPS), and Shadow Metagross (30.933 DPS).
Catching Gardevoir: After defeating Gardevoir, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1730 and 1812 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2153-2254 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Gardevoir from raids will have exactly 1812 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 Gardevoir?
The best counter for Gardevoir is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 33.733 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (31.067 DPS) and Shadow Metagross (30.933 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Gardevoir?
Gardevoir 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 Gardevoir weak to?
Gardevoir is weak to Ghost, Poison, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Gardevoir be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Gardevoir's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Gardevoir from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Gardevoir from raids will have 1812 CP at level 20, or 2254 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1730. If you see 1812 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Gardevoir worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Gardevoir 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 Gardevoir?
For the best moveset for Gardevoir itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Gardevoir 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 Gardevoir without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Gardevoir can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (28.571 DPS) and Deoxys (Attack) (27.419 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 Gardevoir in raids?
Weather boost information for Gardevoir is not currently available. Psychic-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.