Necrozma (Dusk mane) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Necrozma (Dusk mane) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Necrozma (Dusk mane)
Necrozma (Dusk mane) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic/Steel typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 30.400 DPS.
Necrozma (Dusk mane) 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 (Dusk mane) is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Psychic, Dragon-type moves as Necrozma (Dusk mane) 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 (Dusk mane) is Primal Groudon (30.400 DPS), Mega Blaziken (30.211 DPS), and Mega Gengar (30.000 DPS).
Catching Necrozma (Dusk mane): After defeating Necrozma (Dusk mane), 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 (Dusk mane) 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 (Dusk mane)?
The best counter for Necrozma (Dusk mane) is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 30.400 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (30.211 DPS) and Mega Gengar (30.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Necrozma (Dusk mane)?
Necrozma (Dusk mane) 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 (Dusk mane) weak to?
Necrozma (Dusk mane) is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type attacks. It resists Poison, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Necrozma (Dusk mane) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Necrozma (Dusk mane)'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 (Dusk mane) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Necrozma (Dusk mane) 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 (Dusk mane) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Necrozma (Dusk mane) 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 (Dusk mane)?
For the best moveset for Necrozma (Dusk mane) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Necrozma (Dusk mane) 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 (Dusk mane) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Necrozma (Dusk mane) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (29.889 DPS) and Landorus (Therian) (26.545 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 (Dusk mane) in raids?
Weather boost information for Necrozma (Dusk mane) 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.