Maushold Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Maushold in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Maushold
Maushold is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 45.500 DPS.
Maushold 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: Maushold is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Maushold 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 Maushold is Mega Blaziken (45.500 DPS), Mega Lucario (44.333 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (39.375 DPS).
Catching Maushold: After defeating Maushold, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1098 and 1162 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1366-1446 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Maushold from raids will have exactly 1162 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 Maushold?
The best counter for Maushold is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 45.500 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (44.333 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (39.375 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Maushold?
Maushold 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 Maushold weak to?
Maushold is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Maushold be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Maushold's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Maushold from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Maushold from raids will have 1162 CP at level 20, or 1446 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1098. If you see 1162 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Maushold worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Maushold 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 Maushold?
For the best moveset for Maushold itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Maushold 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 Maushold without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Maushold can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (34.889 DPS) and Lucario (34.167 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 Maushold in raids?
Weather boost information for Maushold is not currently available. Normal-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.