Goomy Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Goomy in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Goomy
Goomy is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with dragon typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 65.862 DPS. Goomy's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Goomy 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: Goomy is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fire, Grass-type moves as Goomy 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 Goomy is Eternatus (65.862 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (62.667 DPS), and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (59.879 DPS).
Catching Goomy: After defeating Goomy, the catch encounter will have a CP between 526 and 571 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 655-711 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Goomy from raids will have exactly 571 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 Goomy?
The best counter for Goomy is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 65.862 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (62.667 DPS) and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (59.879 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Goomy?
Goomy 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 Goomy weak to?
Goomy is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ice-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fire, Grass, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Goomy be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Goomy's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Goomy from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Goomy from raids will have 571 CP at level 20, or 711 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 526. If you see 571 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Goomy worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Goomy 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 Goomy?
For the best moveset for Goomy itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Goomy 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 Goomy without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Goomy can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (65.862 DPS) and Kyurem (Black) (52.500 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 Goomy in raids?
Goomy is weather boosted during windy weather. When boosted, Goomy is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (655-711 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.