Musharna Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Musharna in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Musharna
Musharna is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 40.133 DPS.
Musharna 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: Musharna is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Musharna 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 Musharna is Mega Gengar (40.133 DPS), Shadow Gengar (36.267 DPS), and Shadow Darkrai (36.143 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Musharna: After defeating Musharna, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1518 and 1595 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1889-1984 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Musharna from raids will have exactly 1595 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 Musharna?
The best counter for Musharna is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 40.133 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Gengar (36.267 DPS) and Shadow Darkrai (36.143 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Musharna?
Musharna 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 Musharna weak to?
Musharna is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Musharna be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Musharna's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Musharna from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Musharna from raids will have 1595 CP at level 20, or 1984 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1518. If you see 1595 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Musharna worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Musharna 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 Musharna?
For the best moveset for Musharna itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Musharna 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 Musharna without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Musharna can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (33.571 DPS) and Pheromosa (33.000 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 Musharna in raids?
Weather boost information for Musharna 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.