Keldeo (Resolute) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Keldeo (Resolute) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Keldeo (Resolute)
Keldeo (Resolute) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 38.600 DPS.
Keldeo (Resolute) 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: Keldeo (Resolute) is weak to Electric, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Fire-type moves as Keldeo (Resolute) 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 Keldeo (Resolute) is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (38.600 DPS), Shadow Mewtwo (36.706 DPS), and Mega Alakazam (35.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Keldeo (Resolute): After defeating Keldeo (Resolute), the catch encounter will have a CP between 2077 and 2166 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2584-2694 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Keldeo (Resolute) from raids will have exactly 2166 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 Keldeo (Resolute)?
The best counter for Keldeo (Resolute) is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 38.600 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Mewtwo (36.706 DPS) and Mega Alakazam (35.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Keldeo (Resolute)?
Keldeo (Resolute) 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 Keldeo (Resolute) weak to?
Keldeo (Resolute) is weak to Electric, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Fire, Ice, Rock, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Keldeo (Resolute) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Keldeo (Resolute)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Keldeo (Resolute) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Keldeo (Resolute) from raids will have 2166 CP at level 20, or 2694 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2077. If you see 2166 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Keldeo (Resolute) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Keldeo (Resolute) 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 Keldeo (Resolute)?
For the best moveset for Keldeo (Resolute) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Keldeo (Resolute) 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 Keldeo (Resolute) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Keldeo (Resolute) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (34.824 DPS) and Deoxys (Attack) (33.419 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 Keldeo (Resolute) in raids?
Weather boost information for Keldeo (Resolute) is not currently available. Water-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.