Necrozma (Dawn wings) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Necrozma (Dawn wings) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Necrozma (Dawn wings)
Necrozma (Dawn wings) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic/Ghost typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 48.133 DPS.
Necrozma (Dawn wings) 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 (Dawn wings) is weak to Dark (double weak!), Ghost (double weak!) -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Poison-type moves as Necrozma (Dawn wings) 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 (Dawn wings) is Mega Gengar (48.133 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (44.000 DPS), and Mega Absol (43.600 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Necrozma (Dawn wings): After defeating Necrozma (Dawn wings), the catch encounter will have a CP between 2307 and 2401 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2870-2986 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Necrozma (Dawn wings) from raids will have exactly 2401 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 (Dawn wings)?
The best counter for Necrozma (Dawn wings) is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 48.133 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (44.000 DPS) and Mega Absol (43.600 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Necrozma (Dawn wings)?
Necrozma (Dawn wings) 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 (Dawn wings) weak to?
Necrozma (Dawn wings) is weak to Dark (double weak), Ghost (double weak)-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Normal, Poison, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Necrozma (Dawn wings) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Necrozma (Dawn wings)'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 (Dawn wings) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Necrozma (Dawn wings) from raids will have 2401 CP at level 20, or 2986 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2307. If you see 2401 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Necrozma (Dawn wings) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Necrozma (Dawn wings) 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 (Dawn wings)?
For the best moveset for Necrozma (Dawn wings) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Necrozma (Dawn wings) 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 (Dawn wings) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Necrozma (Dawn wings) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (40.714 DPS) and Gengar (36.400 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 (Dawn wings) in raids?
Weather boost information for Necrozma (Dawn wings) 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.