Jirachi Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Jirachi in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Jirachi
Jirachi is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Steel/Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 31.684 DPS.
Jirachi 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: Jirachi is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Psychic, Dragon-type moves as Jirachi 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 Jirachi is Mega Blaziken (31.684 DPS), Blacephalon (31.571 DPS), and Primal Groudon (31.300 DPS).
Catching Jirachi: After defeating Jirachi, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1829 and 1912 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2276-2379 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Jirachi from raids will have exactly 1912 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 Jirachi?
The best counter for Jirachi is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 31.684 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (31.571 DPS) and Primal Groudon (31.300 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Jirachi?
Jirachi 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 Jirachi weak to?
Jirachi is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type attacks. It resists Poison, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Jirachi be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Jirachi's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Jirachi from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Jirachi from raids will have 1912 CP at level 20, or 2379 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1829. If you see 1912 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Jirachi worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Jirachi 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 Jirachi?
For the best moveset for Jirachi itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Jirachi 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 Jirachi without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Jirachi can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (31.571 DPS) and Landorus (Therian) (27.364 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 Jirachi in raids?
Weather boost information for Jirachi is not currently available. Steel-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.