Grafaiai Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Grafaiai in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Grafaiai
Grafaiai is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison/Normal typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 47.176 DPS.
Grafaiai 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: Grafaiai is weak to Ground, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Bug, Fairy-type moves as Grafaiai 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 Grafaiai is Shadow Mewtwo (47.176 DPS), Mega Alakazam (45.000 DPS), and Primal Groudon (44.400 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Grafaiai: After defeating Grafaiai, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1256 and 1326 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1563-1649 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Grafaiai from raids will have exactly 1326 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 Grafaiai?
The best counter for Grafaiai is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 47.176 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (45.000 DPS) and Primal Groudon (44.400 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Grafaiai?
Grafaiai 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 Grafaiai weak to?
Grafaiai is weak to Ground, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Bug, Fairy, Grass, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Grafaiai be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Grafaiai's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Grafaiai from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Grafaiai from raids will have 1326 CP at level 20, or 1649 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1256. If you see 1326 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Grafaiai worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Grafaiai 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 Grafaiai?
For the best moveset for Grafaiai itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Grafaiai 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 Grafaiai without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Grafaiai can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (39.059 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (38.556 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 Grafaiai in raids?
Weather boost information for Grafaiai is not currently available. Poison-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.