Mudsdale Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mudsdale in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mudsdale
Mudsdale is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ground typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 37.818 DPS.
Mudsdale 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: Mudsdale is weak to Grass, Ice, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Poison, Rock-type moves as Mudsdale 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 Mudsdale is Primal Kyogre (37.818 DPS), Mega Sceptile (35.231 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (34.848 DPS).
Catching Mudsdale: After defeating Mudsdale, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1703 and 1784 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2119-2219 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mudsdale from raids will have exactly 1784 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 Mudsdale?
The best counter for Mudsdale is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 37.818 DPS. Other top options include Mega Sceptile (35.231 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (34.848 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mudsdale?
Mudsdale 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 Mudsdale weak to?
Mudsdale is weak to Grass, Ice, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mudsdale be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mudsdale's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mudsdale from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mudsdale from raids will have 1784 CP at level 20, or 2219 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1703. If you see 1784 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mudsdale worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mudsdale 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 Mudsdale?
For the best moveset for Mudsdale itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mudsdale 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 Mudsdale without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mudsdale can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (32.667 DPS) and Kyurem (White) (31.238 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 Mudsdale in raids?
Weather boost information for Mudsdale is not currently available. Ground-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.