Lanturn Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Lanturn in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Lanturn
Lanturn is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Electric typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 46.700 DPS.
Lanturn 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: Lanturn is weak to Grass, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Steel, Fire, Flying-type moves as Lanturn 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 Lanturn is Primal Groudon (46.700 DPS), Mega Sceptile (44.462 DPS), and Shadow Groudon (44.300 DPS).
Catching Lanturn: After defeating Lanturn, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1153 and 1221 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1435-1519 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Lanturn from raids will have exactly 1221 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 Lanturn?
The best counter for Lanturn is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 46.700 DPS. Other top options include Mega Sceptile (44.462 DPS) and Shadow Groudon (44.300 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Lanturn?
Lanturn 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 Lanturn weak to?
Lanturn is weak to Grass, Ground-type attacks. It resists Steel, Fire, Flying, Ice, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Lanturn be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Lanturn's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Lanturn from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Lanturn from raids will have 1221 CP at level 20, or 1519 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1153. If you see 1221 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Lanturn worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Lanturn 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 Lanturn?
For the best moveset for Lanturn itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Lanturn 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 Lanturn without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Lanturn can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (41.545 DPS) and Kartana (41.200 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 Lanturn in raids?
Weather boost information for Lanturn 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.