Meowstic Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Meowstic in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Meowstic
Meowstic is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 40.000 DPS.
Meowstic 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: Meowstic is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Meowstic 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 Meowstic is Mega Gengar (40.000 DPS), Shadow Gengar (36.133 DPS), and Shadow Darkrai (36.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Meowstic: After defeating Meowstic, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1177 and 1244 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1464-1547 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Meowstic from raids will have exactly 1244 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 Meowstic?
The best counter for Meowstic is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 40.000 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Gengar (36.133 DPS) and Shadow Darkrai (36.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Meowstic?
Meowstic 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 Meowstic weak to?
Meowstic is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Meowstic be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Meowstic's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Meowstic from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Meowstic from raids will have 1244 CP at level 20, or 1547 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1177. If you see 1244 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Meowstic worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Meowstic 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 Meowstic?
For the best moveset for Meowstic itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Meowstic 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 Meowstic without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Meowstic can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (33.429 DPS) and Pheromosa (32.875 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 Meowstic in raids?
Weather boost information for Meowstic is not currently available. Psychic-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.