Kartana Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Kartana in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Kartana
Kartana is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 58.526 DPS.
Kartana 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: Kartana is weak to Fire (double weak!), Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Dragon, Electric-type moves as Kartana 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 Kartana is Mega Blaziken (58.526 DPS), Blacephalon (57.556 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (56.842 DPS).
Catching Kartana: After defeating Kartana, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2060 and 2153 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2563-2679 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Kartana from raids will have exactly 2153 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 Kartana?
The best counter for Kartana is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 58.526 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (57.556 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (56.842 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Kartana?
Kartana 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 Kartana weak to?
Kartana is weak to Fire (double weak), Fighting-type attacks. It resists Grass, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Kartana be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Kartana's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Kartana from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Kartana from raids will have 2153 CP at level 20, or 2679 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2060. If you see 2153 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Kartana worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Kartana 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 Kartana?
For the best moveset for Kartana itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Kartana 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 Kartana without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Kartana can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (57.556 DPS) and Reshiram (49.857 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 Kartana in raids?
Weather boost information for Kartana is not currently available. Grass-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.