Ludicolo Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Ludicolo in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Ludicolo
Ludicolo 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 34.968 DPS.
Ludicolo 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: Ludicolo is weak to Bug, Flying, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Water, Ground, Steel-type moves as Ludicolo 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 Ludicolo is Mega Rayquaza (34.968 DPS), Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (34.320 DPS), and Shadow Toucannon (34.267 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Ludicolo: After defeating Ludicolo, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1291 and 1360 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1606-1692 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Ludicolo from raids will have exactly 1360 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 Ludicolo?
The best counter for Ludicolo is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Hurricane, dealing 34.968 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (34.320 DPS) and Shadow Toucannon (34.267 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Ludicolo?
Ludicolo 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 Ludicolo weak to?
Ludicolo is weak to Bug, Flying, Poison-type attacks. It resists Water, Ground, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Ludicolo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Ludicolo's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Ludicolo from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Ludicolo from raids will have 1360 CP at level 20, or 1692 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1291. If you see 1360 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Ludicolo worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Ludicolo 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 Ludicolo?
For the best moveset for Ludicolo itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Ludicolo 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 Ludicolo without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Ludicolo can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (32.889 DPS) and Pheromosa (30.625 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 Ludicolo in raids?
Weather boost information for Ludicolo 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.