Marowak Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Marowak in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Marowak
Marowak is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ground typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 35.091 DPS.
Marowak 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: Marowak is weak to Grass, Ice, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Poison, Rock-type moves as Marowak 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 Marowak is Primal Kyogre (35.091 DPS), Mega Sceptile (32.923 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (32.182 DPS).
Catching Marowak: After defeating Marowak, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1013 and 1075 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1260-1337 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Marowak from raids will have exactly 1075 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 Marowak?
The best counter for Marowak is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 35.091 DPS. Other top options include Mega Sceptile (32.923 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (32.182 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Marowak?
Marowak 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 Marowak weak to?
Marowak is weak to Grass, Ice, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Marowak be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Marowak's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Marowak from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Marowak from raids will have 1075 CP at level 20, or 1337 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1013. If you see 1075 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Marowak worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Marowak 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 Marowak?
For the best moveset for Marowak itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Marowak 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 Marowak without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Marowak can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (30.267 DPS) and Kyurem (White) (29.429 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 Marowak in raids?
Weather boost information for Marowak is not currently available. Ground-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.