Glimmet Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Glimmet in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Glimmet
Glimmet is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock/Poison typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 98.300 DPS.
Glimmet 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: Glimmet is weak to Ground (double weak!), Psychic, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Bug, Fairy-type moves as Glimmet 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 Glimmet is Primal Groudon (98.300 DPS), Shadow Groudon (91.500 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (88.250 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Glimmet: After defeating Glimmet, the catch encounter will have a CP between 923 and 983 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1148-1224 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Glimmet from raids will have exactly 983 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 Glimmet?
The best counter for Glimmet is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 98.300 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (91.500 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (88.250 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Glimmet?
Glimmet 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 Glimmet weak to?
Glimmet is weak to Ground (double weak), Psychic, Steel, Water-type attacks. It resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Normal-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Glimmet be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Glimmet's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Glimmet from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Glimmet from raids will have 983 CP at level 20, or 1224 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 923. If you see 983 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Glimmet worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Glimmet 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 Glimmet?
For the best moveset for Glimmet itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Glimmet 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 Glimmet without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Glimmet can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (86.091 DPS) and Groudon (75.100 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 Glimmet in raids?
Weather boost information for Glimmet 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.