Mareep Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mareep in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mareep
Mareep is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Electric typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 82.100 DPS.
Mareep 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: Mareep is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves as Mareep 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 Mareep is Primal Groudon (82.100 DPS), Shadow Groudon (74.500 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (72.167 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mareep: After defeating Mareep, the catch encounter will have a CP between 534 and 580 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 664-722 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mareep from raids will have exactly 580 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 Mareep?
The best counter for Mareep is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 82.100 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (74.500 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (72.167 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mareep?
Mareep 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 Mareep weak to?
Mareep is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mareep be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mareep's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mareep from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mareep from raids will have 580 CP at level 20, or 722 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 534. If you see 580 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mareep worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mareep 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 Mareep?
For the best moveset for Mareep itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mareep 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 Mareep without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mareep can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (71.091 DPS) and Groudon (63.200 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 Mareep in raids?
Weather boost information for Mareep is not currently available. Electric-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.