Gogoat Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Gogoat in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Gogoat
Gogoat is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 45.684 DPS.
Gogoat 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: Gogoat is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Gogoat 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 Gogoat is Mega Blaziken (45.684 DPS), Blacephalon (44.889 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (44.211 DPS).
Catching Gogoat: After defeating Gogoat, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1560 and 1638 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1941-2038 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Gogoat from raids will have exactly 1638 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 Gogoat?
The best counter for Gogoat is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 45.684 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (44.889 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (44.211 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Gogoat?
Gogoat 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 Gogoat weak to?
Gogoat is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Gogoat be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Gogoat's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Gogoat from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Gogoat from raids will have 1638 CP at level 20, or 2038 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1560. If you see 1638 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Gogoat worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Gogoat 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 Gogoat?
For the best moveset for Gogoat itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Gogoat 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 Gogoat without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Gogoat can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (44.889 DPS) and Eternatus (39.556 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 Gogoat in raids?
Weather boost information for Gogoat 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.