Masquerain Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Masquerain in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Masquerain
Masquerain is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Rampardos (Shadow) with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 62.476 DPS.
Masquerain 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: Masquerain is weak to Rock (double weak!), Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Fighting, Grass-type moves as Masquerain 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 Masquerain is Shadow Rampardos (62.476 DPS), Mega Diancie (61.579 DPS), and Shadow Tyrantrum (58.133 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Masquerain: After defeating Masquerain, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1260 and 1330 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1568-1654 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Masquerain from raids will have exactly 1330 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 Masquerain?
The best counter for Masquerain is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 62.476 DPS. Other top options include Mega Diancie (61.579 DPS) and Shadow Tyrantrum (58.133 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Masquerain?
Masquerain 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 Masquerain weak to?
Masquerain is weak to Rock (double weak), Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice-type attacks. It resists Ground, Fighting, Grass, Bug-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Masquerain be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Masquerain's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Masquerain from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Masquerain from raids will have 1330 CP at level 20, or 1654 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1260. If you see 1330 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Masquerain worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Masquerain 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 Masquerain?
For the best moveset for Masquerain itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Masquerain 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 Masquerain without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Masquerain can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Glimmora (52.133 DPS) and Rampardos (52.095 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 Masquerain in raids?
Weather boost information for Masquerain is not currently available. Bug-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.