Makuhita Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Makuhita in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Makuhita
Makuhita is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 129.059 DPS.
Makuhita 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: Makuhita is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves as Makuhita 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 Makuhita is Shadow Mewtwo (129.059 DPS), Mega Alakazam (124.556 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (113.419 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Makuhita: After defeating Makuhita, the catch encounter will have a CP between 435 and 478 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 541-595 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Makuhita from raids will have exactly 478 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 Makuhita?
The best counter for Makuhita is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 129.059 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (124.556 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (113.419 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Makuhita?
Makuhita 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 Makuhita weak to?
Makuhita is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Makuhita be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Makuhita's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Makuhita from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Makuhita from raids will have 478 CP at level 20, or 595 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 435. If you see 478 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Makuhita worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Makuhita 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 Makuhita?
For the best moveset for Makuhita itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Makuhita 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 Makuhita without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Makuhita can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (107.647 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (105.556 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 Makuhita in raids?
Weather boost information for Makuhita is not currently available. Fighting-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.