Meditite Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Meditite in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Meditite
Meditite is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with fighting/psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 61.067 DPS. Meditite's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Meditite 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: Meditite is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Rock-type moves as Meditite 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 Meditite is Mega Gengar (61.067 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (57.355 DPS), and Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (56.800 DPS).
Catching Meditite: After defeating Meditite, the catch encounter will have a CP between 368 and 406 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 458-505 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Meditite from raids will have exactly 406 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 Meditite?
The best counter for Meditite is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 61.067 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (57.355 DPS) and Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (56.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Meditite?
Meditite 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 Meditite weak to?
Meditite is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Meditite be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Meditite's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Meditite from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Meditite from raids will have 406 CP at level 20, or 505 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 368. If you see 406 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Meditite worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Meditite 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 Meditite?
For the best moveset for Meditite itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Meditite 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 Meditite without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Meditite can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Enamorus (Incarnate) (53.167 DPS) and Blacephalon (51.857 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 Meditite in raids?
Meditite is weather boosted during cloudy,windy weather. When boosted, Meditite is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (458-505 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.