Gurdurr Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Gurdurr in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Gurdurr
Gurdurr is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 52.471 DPS.
Gurdurr 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: Gurdurr is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves as Gurdurr 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 Gurdurr is Shadow Mewtwo (52.471 DPS), Mega Alakazam (50.000 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (46.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Gurdurr: After defeating Gurdurr, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1202 and 1270 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1496-1580 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Gurdurr from raids will have exactly 1270 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 Gurdurr?
The best counter for Gurdurr is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 52.471 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (50.000 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (46.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Gurdurr?
Gurdurr 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 Gurdurr weak to?
Gurdurr is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Gurdurr be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Gurdurr's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Gurdurr from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Gurdurr from raids will have 1270 CP at level 20, or 1580 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1202. If you see 1270 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Gurdurr worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Gurdurr 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 Gurdurr?
For the best moveset for Gurdurr itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Gurdurr 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 Gurdurr without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Gurdurr can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (43.412 DPS) and Enamorus (Incarnate) (43.000 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 Gurdurr in raids?
Weather boost information for Gurdurr is not currently available. Fighting-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.