Nacli Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Nacli in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Nacli
Nacli is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 65.875 DPS.
Nacli 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: Nacli is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Flying, Normal-type moves as Nacli 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 Nacli is Mega Blaziken (65.875 DPS), Mega Lucario (64.667 DPS), and Primal Kyogre (60.121 DPS).
Catching Nacli: After defeating Nacli, the catch encounter will have a CP between 521 and 566 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 648-704 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Nacli from raids will have exactly 566 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 Nacli?
The best counter for Nacli is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 65.875 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (64.667 DPS) and Primal Kyogre (60.121 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Nacli?
Nacli 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 Nacli weak to?
Nacli is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type attacks. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Nacli be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Nacli's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Nacli from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Nacli from raids will have 566 CP at level 20, or 704 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 521. If you see 566 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Nacli worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Nacli 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 Nacli?
For the best moveset for Nacli itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Nacli 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 Nacli without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Nacli can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (52.267 DPS) and Landorus (Therian) (52.091 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 Nacli in raids?
Weather boost information for Nacli is not currently available. Rock-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.