Meowscarada Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Meowscarada in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Meowscarada
Meowscarada is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Dark typing. The best counter is Mega Heracross (Mega) with Struggle Bug and Megahorn, dealing 56.800 DPS.
Meowscarada 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: Meowscarada is weak to Bug (double weak!), Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Electric-type moves as Meowscarada 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 Meowscarada is Mega Heracross (56.800 DPS), Pheromosa (55.750 DPS), and Mega Pinsir (52.000 DPS).
Catching Meowscarada: After defeating Meowscarada, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1576 and 1654 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1961-2058 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Meowscarada from raids will have exactly 1654 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 Meowscarada?
The best counter for Meowscarada is Mega Heracross with Struggle Bug and Megahorn, dealing 56.800 DPS. Other top options include Pheromosa (55.750 DPS) and Mega Pinsir (52.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Meowscarada?
Meowscarada 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 Meowscarada weak to?
Meowscarada is weak to Bug (double weak), Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Meowscarada be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Meowscarada's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Meowscarada from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Meowscarada from raids will have 1654 CP at level 20, or 2058 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1576. If you see 1654 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Meowscarada worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Meowscarada 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 Meowscarada?
For the best moveset for Meowscarada itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Meowscarada 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 Meowscarada without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Meowscarada can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (55.750 DPS) and Volcarona (47.250 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 Meowscarada in raids?
Weather boost information for Meowscarada is not currently available. Grass-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.