Miltank Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Miltank in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Miltank
Miltank is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 37.000 DPS.
Miltank 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: Miltank is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Miltank 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 Miltank is Mega Blaziken (37.000 DPS), Mega Lucario (36.500 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (32.250 DPS).
Catching Miltank: After defeating Miltank, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1308 and 1379 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1627-1715 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Miltank from raids will have exactly 1379 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 Miltank?
The best counter for Miltank is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 37.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (36.500 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (32.250 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Miltank?
Miltank 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 Miltank weak to?
Miltank is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Miltank be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Miltank's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Miltank from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Miltank from raids will have 1379 CP at level 20, or 1715 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1308. If you see 1379 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Miltank worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Miltank 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 Miltank?
For the best moveset for Miltank itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Miltank 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 Miltank without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Miltank can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (28.222 DPS) and Lucario (27.667 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 Miltank in raids?
Weather boost information for Miltank 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.