Lurantis Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Lurantis in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Lurantis
Lurantis is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 39.474 DPS.
Lurantis 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: Lurantis is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Lurantis 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 Lurantis is Mega Blaziken (39.474 DPS), Blacephalon (38.778 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (38.105 DPS).
Catching Lurantis: After defeating Lurantis, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1333 and 1404 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1659-1747 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Lurantis from raids will have exactly 1404 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 Lurantis?
The best counter for Lurantis is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 39.474 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (38.778 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (38.105 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Lurantis?
Lurantis 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 Lurantis weak to?
Lurantis is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Lurantis be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Lurantis's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Lurantis from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Lurantis from raids will have 1404 CP at level 20, or 1747 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1333. If you see 1404 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Lurantis worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Lurantis 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 Lurantis?
For the best moveset for Lurantis itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Lurantis 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 Lurantis without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Lurantis can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (38.778 DPS) and Eternatus (34.444 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 Lurantis in raids?
Weather boost information for Lurantis is not currently available. Grass-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.