Marshtomp Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Marshtomp in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Marshtomp
Marshtomp is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Ground typing. The best counter is Mega Sceptile (Mega) with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 72.923 DPS.
Marshtomp 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: Marshtomp is weak to Grass (double weak!) -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fire, Poison-type moves as Marshtomp 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 Marshtomp is Mega Sceptile (72.923 DPS), Kartana (67.600 DPS), and Shadow Sceptile (61.231 DPS).
Catching Marshtomp: After defeating Marshtomp, the catch encounter will have a CP between 979 and 1040 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1218-1294 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Marshtomp from raids will have exactly 1040 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 Marshtomp?
The best counter for Marshtomp is Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 72.923 DPS. Other top options include Kartana (67.600 DPS) and Shadow Sceptile (61.231 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Marshtomp?
Marshtomp 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 Marshtomp weak to?
Marshtomp is weak to Grass (double weak)-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Marshtomp be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Marshtomp's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Marshtomp from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Marshtomp from raids will have 1040 CP at level 20, or 1294 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 979. If you see 1040 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Marshtomp worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Marshtomp 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 Marshtomp?
For the best moveset for Marshtomp itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Marshtomp 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 Marshtomp without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Marshtomp can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (67.600 DPS) and Shaymin (Sky) (61.143 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 Marshtomp in raids?
Weather boost information for Marshtomp is not currently available. Water-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.