Gumshoos Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Gumshoos in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Gumshoos
Gumshoos is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 62.750 DPS.
Gumshoos 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: Gumshoos is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Gumshoos 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 Gumshoos is Mega Blaziken (62.750 DPS), Mega Lucario (62.000 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (54.625 DPS).
Catching Gumshoos: After defeating Gumshoos, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1210 and 1280 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1506-1592 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Gumshoos from raids will have exactly 1280 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 Gumshoos?
The best counter for Gumshoos is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 62.750 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (62.000 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (54.625 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Gumshoos?
Gumshoos 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 Gumshoos weak to?
Gumshoos is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Gumshoos be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Gumshoos's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Gumshoos from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Gumshoos from raids will have 1280 CP at level 20, or 1592 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1210. If you see 1280 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Gumshoos worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Gumshoos 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 Gumshoos?
For the best moveset for Gumshoos itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Gumshoos 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 Gumshoos without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Gumshoos can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (48.593 DPS) and Lucario (47.500 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 Gumshoos in raids?
Weather boost information for Gumshoos 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.