Lampent Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Lampent in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Lampent
Lampent is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ghost/Fire typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 56.933 DPS.
Lampent 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: Lampent is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fighting, Normal-type moves as Lampent 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 Lampent is Mega Gengar (56.933 DPS), Primal Kyogre (56.909 DPS), and Primal Groudon (55.800 DPS).
Catching Lampent: After defeating Lampent, the catch encounter will have a CP between 940 and 1000 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1169-1244 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Lampent from raids will have exactly 1000 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 Lampent?
The best counter for Lampent is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 56.933 DPS. Other top options include Primal Kyogre (56.909 DPS) and Primal Groudon (55.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Lampent?
Lampent 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 Lampent weak to?
Lampent is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fighting, Normal, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Lampent be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Lampent's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Lampent from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Lampent from raids will have 1000 CP at level 20, or 1244 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 940. If you see 1000 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Lampent worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Lampent 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 Lampent?
For the best moveset for Lampent itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Lampent 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 Lampent without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Lampent can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (48.571 DPS) and Landorus (Therian) (48.455 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 Lampent in raids?
Weather boost information for Lampent is not currently available. Ghost-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.