Marshadow Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Marshadow in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Marshadow
Marshadow is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting/Ghost typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 36.824 DPS.
Marshadow 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: Marshadow is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fighting, Normal-type moves as Marshadow 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 Marshadow is Shadow Mewtwo (36.824 DPS), Mega Alakazam (35.667 DPS), and Mega Gengar (34.400 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Marshadow: After defeating Marshadow, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2095 and 2185 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2607-2718 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Marshadow from raids will have exactly 2185 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 Marshadow?
The best counter for Marshadow is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 36.824 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (35.667 DPS) and Mega Gengar (34.400 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Marshadow?
Marshadow 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 Marshadow weak to?
Marshadow is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fighting, Normal, Poison, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Marshadow be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Marshadow's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Marshadow from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Marshadow from raids will have 2185 CP at level 20, or 2718 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2095. If you see 2185 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Marshadow worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Marshadow 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 Marshadow?
For the best moveset for Marshadow itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Marshadow 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 Marshadow without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Marshadow can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (30.923 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (30.000 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 Marshadow in raids?
Weather boost information for Marshadow 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.