Maractus Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Maractus in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Maractus
Maractus 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 50.947 DPS.
Maractus 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: Maractus is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Maractus 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 Maractus is Mega Blaziken (50.947 DPS), Blacephalon (50.333 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (49.368 DPS).
Catching Maractus: After defeating Maractus, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1262 and 1332 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1570-1657 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Maractus from raids will have exactly 1332 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 Maractus?
The best counter for Maractus is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 50.947 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (50.333 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (49.368 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Maractus?
Maractus 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 Maractus weak to?
Maractus is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Maractus be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Maractus's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Maractus from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Maractus from raids will have 1332 CP at level 20, or 1657 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1262. If you see 1332 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Maractus worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Maractus 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 Maractus?
For the best moveset for Maractus itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Maractus 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 Maractus without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Maractus can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (50.333 DPS) and Eternatus (44.444 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 Maractus in raids?
Weather boost information for Maractus 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.