Kirlia Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Kirlia in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Kirlia
Kirlia is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic/Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 72.533 DPS.
Kirlia 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: Kirlia is weak to Ghost, Poison, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Kirlia 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 Kirlia is Mega Gengar (72.533 DPS), Mega Lucario (66.800 DPS), and Shadow Metagross (66.000 DPS).
Catching Kirlia: After defeating Kirlia, the catch encounter will have a CP between 521 and 566 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 648-704 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Kirlia from raids will have exactly 566 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 Kirlia?
The best counter for Kirlia is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 72.533 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (66.800 DPS) and Shadow Metagross (66.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Kirlia?
Kirlia 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 Kirlia weak to?
Kirlia is weak to Ghost, Poison, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Kirlia be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Kirlia's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Kirlia from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Kirlia from raids will have 566 CP at level 20, or 704 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 521. If you see 566 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Kirlia worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Kirlia 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 Kirlia?
For the best moveset for Kirlia itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Kirlia 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 Kirlia without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Kirlia can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (61.857 DPS) and Deoxys (Attack) (58.000 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 Kirlia in raids?
Weather boost information for Kirlia is not currently available. Psychic-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.