5-Star raid Shiny available PsychicGhost

Necrozma (Dawn Wings) Raid Guide

Weak to Dark, Ghost — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Necrozma (Dawn Wings).

Boosted in Windy 20 counters ranked
Catch CP
2,157
Lv 20 · 100% IV
Weather CP
2,683
Lv 25 · 100% IV
Trainers
3+
Min 2 at Lv 40+
Top DPS
48.1
Mega Gengar
Necrozma (Dawn Wings)

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier
5-Star
Weather boost
Windy
Shiny available
Yes
Base Attack
251
Base Defense
195
Base Stamina
219

Weak to — use these types

Dark2.56× Ghost2.56×

Resists — avoid these types

Fighting0.244141× Normal0.390625× Poison0.625× Psychic0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs Lv 20 CP Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor 2,068 2,573
15 / 15 / 15 100% 2,157 2,683
Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 2,157 CP it is a perfect Necrozma (Dawn Wings) — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty 2 trainers with six level-40 top counters each; plan for 3+ with mixed teams. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Necrozma (Dawn Wings) resists Fighting, Normal, Poison, Psychic — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Necrozma (Dawn Wings)?

The top counter is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball at 48.1 DPS against Necrozma (Dawn Wings). Shadow Darkrai (44) and Mega Absol (43.6) follow.

What is Necrozma (Dawn Wings) weak to?

Necrozma (Dawn Wings) takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost-type moves. Dark and Ghost is a double weakness (2.56×), so those attackers clear it fastest.

How many trainers do I need to beat Necrozma (Dawn Wings)?

2 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 43.9 DPS against Necrozma (Dawn Wings)). With mixed teams plan for 3 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.

Can I beat Necrozma (Dawn Wings) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Blacephalon at 40.7 DPS, 85% of what the top counter deals. Gengar and Darkrai are the next ones down.

Can Necrozma (Dawn Wings) be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny. Community-collected data puts legendary raid encounters at roughly 1 in 20.

What weather boosts Necrozma (Dawn Wings)?

Windy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,573–2,683 CP instead of 2,068–2,157. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Necrozma (Dawn Wings) worth raiding?

Necrozma (Dawn Wings) has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site, so the reasons to raid it are the dex entry, the candy and the shiny rather than your battle teams.

What is the best moveset for Necrozma (Dawn Wings)?

The counter list on this page is for beating Necrozma (Dawn Wings). For the moves Necrozma (Dawn Wings) should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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