Necrozma Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Necrozma in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Necrozma
Necrozma is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 33.733 DPS.
Necrozma 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: Necrozma is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Necrozma 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 Necrozma is Mega Gengar (33.733 DPS), Mega Absol (31.000 DPS), and Shadow Darkrai (31.000 DPS).
Catching Necrozma: After defeating Necrozma, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2068 and 2157 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2573-2683 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Necrozma from raids will have exactly 2157 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 Necrozma?
The best counter for Necrozma is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 33.733 DPS. Other top options include Mega Absol (31.000 DPS) and Shadow Darkrai (31.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Necrozma?
Necrozma 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 Necrozma weak to?
Necrozma is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Necrozma be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Necrozma's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Necrozma from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Necrozma from raids will have 2157 CP at level 20, or 2683 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2068. If you see 2157 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Necrozma worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Necrozma 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 Necrozma?
For the best moveset for Necrozma itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Necrozma 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 Necrozma without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Necrozma can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (28.571 DPS) and Pheromosa (27.500 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 Necrozma in raids?
Weather boost information for Necrozma 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.