Lycanroc (Midnight) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Lycanroc (Midnight) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Lycanroc (Midnight)
Lycanroc (Midnight) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 47.000 DPS.
Lycanroc (Midnight) 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: Lycanroc (Midnight) is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Flying, Normal-type moves as Lycanroc (Midnight) 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 Lycanroc (Midnight) is Mega Blaziken (47.000 DPS), Mega Lucario (46.000 DPS), and Primal Kyogre (42.606 DPS).
Catching Lycanroc (Midnight): After defeating Lycanroc (Midnight), the catch encounter will have a CP between 1531 and 1607 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1904-1999 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Lycanroc (Midnight) from raids will have exactly 1607 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
Quick Stats
Weak To
Best Counters
Budget Counters (No Shadow / No Mega)
Catch CP
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Lycanroc (Midnight)?
The best counter for Lycanroc (Midnight) is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 47.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (46.000 DPS) and Primal Kyogre (42.606 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Lycanroc (Midnight)?
Lycanroc (Midnight) 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 Lycanroc (Midnight) weak to?
Lycanroc (Midnight) is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type attacks. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Lycanroc (Midnight) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Lycanroc (Midnight)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Lycanroc (Midnight) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Lycanroc (Midnight) from raids will have 1607 CP at level 20, or 1999 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1531. If you see 1607 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Lycanroc (Midnight) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Lycanroc (Midnight) 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 Lycanroc (Midnight)?
For the best moveset for Lycanroc (Midnight) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Lycanroc (Midnight) 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 Lycanroc (Midnight) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Lycanroc (Midnight) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (37.273 DPS) and Kartana (37.067 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 Lycanroc (Midnight) in raids?
Weather boost information for Lycanroc (Midnight) is not currently available. Rock-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.