5-Star raid Shiny available DarkDragon

Guzzlord Raid Guide

Weak to Fairy, Bug, Dragon, Fighting, Ice — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Guzzlord.

Boosted in Fog, Windy 20 counters ranked
Catch CP
1,691
Lv 20 · 100% IV
Weather CP
2,103
Lv 25 · 100% IV
Trainers
2+
Min 1 at Lv 40+
Top DPS
92.4
Mega Gardevoir
Guzzlord

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Guzzlord. Tap a row for full stats.

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Mega Gardevoir
Mega Gardevoir CharmDazzling Gleam 92.4DPS 1,996TDO 2
Shadow Gardevoir
Shadow Gardevoir CharmDazzling Gleam 80.6DPS 1,236TDO 3
Enamorus (Incarnate)
Enamorus (Incarnate) Fairy WindDazzling Gleam 79.6DPS 1,290TDO 4
Mega Alakazam
Mega Alakazam CounterDazzling Gleam 74.6DPS 1,260TDO 5
Zacian (Crowned sword)
Zacian (Crowned sword) Metal ClawPlay Rough 74.3DPS 1,909TDO 6
Eternatus
Eternatus Dragon Tail482 74.1DPS 2,129TDO 7
Shadow Granbull
Shadow Granbull CharmPlay Rough 71.5DPS 903TDO 8
Mega Blaziken
Mega Blaziken CounterAura Sphere 71.5DPS 1,278TDO 9
Mega Rayquaza
Mega Rayquaza Dragon TailBreaking Swipe 70.8DPS 1,889TDO 10
Mega Lucario
Mega Lucario Force PalmAura Sphere 70.8DPS 1,187TDO 11
Xerneas
Xerneas GeomancyMoonblast 70.6DPS 1,797TDO 12
Shadow Rapidash (Galarian)
Shadow Rapidash (Galarian) Fairy WindPlay Rough 69.6DPS 853TDO 13
Mega Gallade
Mega Gallade CharmClose Combat 67.6DPS 1,467TDO 14
Shadow Palkia (Origin)
Shadow Palkia (Origin) Dragon TailDraco Meteor 67.3DPS 1,323TDO 15
Gardevoir
Gardevoir CharmDazzling Gleam 67.1DPS 1,235TDO 16
Hatterene
Hatterene CharmDazzling Gleam 67.1DPS 1,014TDO 17
Shadow Alakazam
Shadow Alakazam CounterDazzling Gleam 66.4DPS 754TDO 18
Shadow Palkia
Shadow Palkia Dragon TailDraco Meteor 65.9DPS 1,248TDO 19
Shadow Salamence
Shadow Salamence Dragon TailDraco Meteor 65.6DPS 1,107TDO 20
Enamorus (Therian)
Enamorus (Therian) Fairy WindMoonblast 65.4DPS 1,315TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

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Enamorus (Incarnate)
Enamorus (Incarnate) Fairy WindDazzling Gleam 79.6DPS 1,290TDO 5
Zacian (Crowned sword)
Zacian (Crowned sword) Metal ClawPlay Rough 74.3DPS 1,909TDO 6
Eternatus
Eternatus Dragon Tail482 74.1DPS 2,129TDO 11
Xerneas
Xerneas GeomancyMoonblast 70.6DPS 1,797TDO 15
Gardevoir
Gardevoir CharmDazzling Gleam 67.1DPS 1,235TDO 16
Hatterene
Hatterene CharmDazzling Gleam 67.1DPS 1,014TDO 20
Enamorus (Therian)
Enamorus (Therian) Fairy WindMoonblast 65.4DPS 1,315TDO
Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier
5-Star
Weather boost
Fog, Windy
Shiny available
Yes
Base Attack
188
Base Defense
99
Base Stamina
440

Weak to — use these types

Fairy2.56× Bug1.6× Dragon1.6× Fighting1.6× Ice1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Psychic0.390625× Dark0.625× Electric0.625× Fire0.625× Ghost0.625× Grass0.625× Water0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs Lv 20 CP Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor 1,604 1,995
15 / 15 / 15 100% 1,691 2,103
Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 1,691 CP it is a perfect Guzzlord — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty Soloable with six level-40 top counters; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Guzzlord resists Psychic, Dark, Electric, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Water — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Guzzlord?

The top counter is Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam at 92.4 DPS against Guzzlord. Shadow Gardevoir (80.6) and Enamorus (Incarnate) (79.6) follow.

What is Guzzlord weak to?

Guzzlord takes super effective damage from Fairy, Bug, Dragon, Fighting, Ice-type moves. Fairy is a double weakness (2.56×), so those attackers clear it fastest.

How many trainers do I need to beat Guzzlord?

Guzzlord can be soloed. The six best counters average 79.3 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up.

Can I beat Guzzlord without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Enamorus (Incarnate) at 79.6 DPS, 86% of what the top counter deals. Zacian (Crowned sword) and Eternatus are the next ones down.

Can Guzzlord be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny. Community-collected data puts legendary raid encounters at roughly 1 in 20.

What weather boosts Guzzlord?

Fog, Windy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 1,995–2,103 CP instead of 1,604–1,691. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Guzzlord worth raiding?

Guzzlord has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site, so the reasons to raid it are the dex entry, the candy and the shiny rather than your battle teams.

What is the best moveset for Guzzlord?

The counter list on this page is for beating Guzzlord. For the moves Guzzlord should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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