Garganacl Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Garganacl in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Garganacl
Garganacl is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 33.750 DPS.
Garganacl 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: Garganacl is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Flying, Normal-type moves as Garganacl 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 Garganacl is Mega Blaziken (33.750 DPS), Mega Lucario (33.500 DPS), and Primal Groudon (31.100 DPS).
Catching Garganacl: After defeating Garganacl, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1512 and 1588 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1881-1975 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Garganacl from raids will have exactly 1588 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 Garganacl?
The best counter for Garganacl is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 33.750 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (33.500 DPS) and Primal Groudon (31.100 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Garganacl?
Garganacl 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 Garganacl weak to?
Garganacl is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type attacks. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Garganacl be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Garganacl's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Garganacl from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Garganacl from raids will have 1588 CP at level 20, or 1975 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1512. If you see 1588 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Garganacl worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Garganacl 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 Garganacl?
For the best moveset for Garganacl itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Garganacl 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 Garganacl without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Garganacl can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (27.182 DPS) and Kartana (27.067 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 Garganacl in raids?
Weather boost information for Garganacl is not currently available. Rock-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.