Gloom Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Gloom in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Gloom
Gloom is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 51.529 DPS.
Gloom 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: Gloom is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Electric, Fairy-type moves as Gloom 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 Gloom is Shadow Mewtwo (51.529 DPS), Mega Alakazam (49.667 DPS), and Mega Blaziken (48.947 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Gloom: After defeating Gloom, the catch encounter will have a CP between 925 and 984 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1151-1224 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Gloom from raids will have exactly 984 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 Gloom?
The best counter for Gloom is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 51.529 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (49.667 DPS) and Mega Blaziken (48.947 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Gloom?
Gloom 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 Gloom weak to?
Gloom is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Gloom be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Gloom's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Gloom from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Gloom from raids will have 984 CP at level 20, or 1224 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 925. If you see 984 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Gloom worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Gloom 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 Gloom?
For the best moveset for Gloom itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Gloom 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 Gloom without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Gloom can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (48.222 DPS) and Mewtwo (43.059 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 Gloom in raids?
Weather boost information for Gloom is not currently available. Grass-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.