Gourgeist (Super) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Gourgeist (Super) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Gourgeist (Super)
Gourgeist (Super) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ghost/Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 33.263 DPS.
Gourgeist (Super) 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: Gourgeist (Super) is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Electric-type moves as Gourgeist (Super) 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 Gourgeist (Super) is Mega Blaziken (33.263 DPS), Mega Gengar (33.200 DPS), and Blacephalon (32.857 DPS).
Catching Gourgeist (Super): After defeating Gourgeist (Super), the catch encounter will have a CP between 1467 and 1542 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1826-1918 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Gourgeist (Super) from raids will have exactly 1542 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 Gourgeist (Super)?
The best counter for Gourgeist (Super) is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 33.263 DPS. Other top options include Mega Gengar (33.200 DPS) and Blacephalon (32.857 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Gourgeist (Super)?
Gourgeist (Super) 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 Gourgeist (Super) weak to?
Gourgeist (Super) is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ice-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Normal, Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Gourgeist (Super) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Gourgeist (Super)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Gourgeist (Super) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Gourgeist (Super) from raids will have 1542 CP at level 20, or 1918 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1467. If you see 1542 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Gourgeist (Super) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Gourgeist (Super) 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 Gourgeist (Super)?
For the best moveset for Gourgeist (Super) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Gourgeist (Super) 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 Gourgeist (Super) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Gourgeist (Super) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (32.857 DPS) and Reshiram (28.643 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 Gourgeist (Super) in raids?
Weather boost information for Gourgeist (Super) is not currently available. Ghost-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.