Litwick Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Litwick in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Litwick
Litwick 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 67.333 DPS.
Litwick 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: Litwick is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fighting, Normal-type moves as Litwick 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 Litwick is Mega Gengar (67.333 DPS), Primal Kyogre (66.121 DPS), and Primal Groudon (65.400 DPS).
Catching Litwick: After defeating Litwick, the catch encounter will have a CP between 543 and 589 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 676-733 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Litwick from raids will have exactly 589 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 Litwick?
The best counter for Litwick is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 67.333 DPS. Other top options include Primal Kyogre (66.121 DPS) and Primal Groudon (65.400 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Litwick?
Litwick 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 Litwick weak to?
Litwick 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 Litwick be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Litwick's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Litwick from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Litwick from raids will have 589 CP at level 20, or 733 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 543. If you see 589 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Litwick worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Litwick 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 Litwick?
For the best moveset for Litwick itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Litwick 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 Litwick without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Litwick can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (57.182 DPS) and Blacephalon (56.714 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 Litwick in raids?
Weather boost information for Litwick 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.