Lotad Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Lotad in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Lotad
Lotad is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Rayquaza (Mega) with Air Slash and Hurricane, dealing 79.677 DPS.
Lotad 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: Lotad is weak to Bug, Flying, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Water, Ground, Steel-type moves as Lotad 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 Lotad is Mega Rayquaza (79.677 DPS), Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (78.800 DPS), and Shadow Toucannon (78.133 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Lotad: After defeating Lotad, the catch encounter will have a CP between 315 and 350 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 391-436 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Lotad from raids will have exactly 350 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 Lotad?
The best counter for Lotad is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Hurricane, dealing 79.677 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (78.800 DPS) and Shadow Toucannon (78.133 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Lotad?
Lotad 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 Lotad weak to?
Lotad is weak to Bug, Flying, Poison-type attacks. It resists Water, Ground, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Lotad be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Lotad's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Lotad from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Lotad from raids will have 350 CP at level 20, or 436 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 315. If you see 350 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Lotad worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Lotad 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 Lotad?
For the best moveset for Lotad itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Lotad 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 Lotad without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Lotad can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (75.407 DPS) and Pheromosa (69.375 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 Lotad in raids?
Weather boost information for Lotad 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.