Greedent Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Greedent in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Greedent
Greedent is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 45.625 DPS.
Greedent 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: Greedent is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Greedent 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 Greedent is Mega Blaziken (45.625 DPS), Mega Lucario (45.167 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (40.250 DPS).
Catching Greedent: After defeating Greedent, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1316 and 1388 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1637-1726 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Greedent from raids will have exactly 1388 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 Greedent?
The best counter for Greedent is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 45.625 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (45.167 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (40.250 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Greedent?
Greedent 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 Greedent weak to?
Greedent is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Greedent be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Greedent's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Greedent from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Greedent from raids will have 1388 CP at level 20, or 1726 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1316. If you see 1388 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Greedent worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Greedent 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 Greedent?
For the best moveset for Greedent itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Greedent 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 Greedent without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Greedent can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (35.037 DPS) and Lucario (34.333 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 Greedent in raids?
Weather boost information for Greedent is not currently available. Normal-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.