Morelull Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Morelull in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Morelull
Morelull is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Beedrill (Mega) with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb, dealing 75.176 DPS.
Morelull 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: Morelull is weak to Poison (double weak!), Fire, Flying, Ice, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Dark, Electric-type moves as Morelull 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 Morelull is Mega Beedrill (75.176 DPS), Eternatus (69.176 DPS), and Mega Gengar (68.308 DPS).
Catching Morelull: After defeating Morelull, the catch encounter will have a CP between 558 and 605 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 695-752 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Morelull from raids will have exactly 605 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 Morelull?
The best counter for Morelull is Mega Beedrill with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb, dealing 75.176 DPS. Other top options include Eternatus (69.176 DPS) and Mega Gengar (68.308 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Morelull?
Morelull 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 Morelull weak to?
Morelull is weak to Poison (double weak), Fire, Flying, Ice, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Morelull be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Morelull's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Morelull from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Morelull from raids will have 605 CP at level 20, or 752 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 558. If you see 605 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Morelull worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Morelull 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 Morelull?
For the best moveset for Morelull itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Morelull 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 Morelull without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Morelull can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (69.176 DPS) and Naganadel (65.765 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 Morelull in raids?
Weather boost information for Morelull 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.