Golett Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Golett in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Golett
Golett is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ground/Ghost typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 71.467 DPS.
Golett 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: Golett is weak to Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fighting, Normal-type moves as Golett 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 Golett is Mega Gengar (71.467 DPS), Primal Kyogre (70.485 DPS), and Mega Sceptile (66.308 DPS).
Catching Golett: After defeating Golett, the catch encounter will have a CP between 646 and 696 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 803-866 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Golett from raids will have exactly 696 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 Golett?
The best counter for Golett is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 71.467 DPS. Other top options include Primal Kyogre (70.485 DPS) and Mega Sceptile (66.308 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Golett?
Golett 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 Golett weak to?
Golett is weak to Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fighting, Normal, Poison, Bug, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Golett be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Golett's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Golett from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Golett from raids will have 696 CP at level 20, or 866 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 646. If you see 696 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Golett worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Golett 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 Golett?
For the best moveset for Golett itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Golett 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 Golett without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Golett can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (60.933 DPS) and Blacephalon (60.714 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 Golett in raids?
Weather boost information for Golett is not currently available. Ground-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.