Glimmora Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Glimmora in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Glimmora
Glimmora 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 58.900 DPS.
Glimmora 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: Glimmora is weak to Ground (double weak!), Psychic, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Bug, Fairy-type moves as Glimmora 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 Glimmora is Primal Groudon (58.900 DPS), Shadow Groudon (54.200 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (51.417 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Glimmora: After defeating Glimmora, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1833 and 1917 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2280-2384 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Glimmora from raids will have exactly 1917 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 Glimmora?
The best counter for Glimmora is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 58.900 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (54.200 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (51.417 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Glimmora?
Glimmora 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 Glimmora weak to?
Glimmora 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 Glimmora be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Glimmora's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Glimmora from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Glimmora from raids will have 1917 CP at level 20, or 2384 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1833. If you see 1917 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Glimmora worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Glimmora 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 Glimmora?
For the best moveset for Glimmora itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Glimmora 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 Glimmora without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Glimmora can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (51.273 DPS) and Groudon (45.200 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 Glimmora in raids?
Weather boost information for Glimmora 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.