Jangmo-o Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Jangmo-o in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Jangmo-o
Jangmo-o is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with dragon typing. Jangmo-o's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Jangmo-o 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: Jangmo-o is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fire, Grass-type moves as Jangmo-o 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.
Catching Jangmo-o: After defeating Jangmo-o, the catch encounter will have a CP between 522 and 567 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 650-706 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Jangmo-o from raids will have exactly 567 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
How many trainers to beat Jangmo-o?
Jangmo-o 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 Jangmo-o weak to?
Jangmo-o is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ice-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fire, Grass, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Jangmo-o be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Jangmo-o's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Jangmo-o from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Jangmo-o from raids will have 567 CP at level 20, or 706 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 522. If you see 567 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Jangmo-o worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Jangmo-o 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 Jangmo-o?
For the best moveset for Jangmo-o itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Jangmo-o 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.
What weather boosts Jangmo-o in raids?
Jangmo-o is weather boosted during windy weather. When boosted, Jangmo-o is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (650-706 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.