Nickit Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Nickit in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Nickit
Nickit is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 86.500 DPS.
Nickit 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: Nickit is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Ghost-type moves as Nickit 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 Nickit is Mega Blaziken (86.500 DPS), Mega Lucario (85.333 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (75.250 DPS).
Catching Nickit: After defeating Nickit, the catch encounter will have a CP between 380 and 418 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 472-520 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Nickit from raids will have exactly 418 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 Nickit?
The best counter for Nickit is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 86.500 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (85.333 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (75.250 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Nickit?
Nickit 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 Nickit weak to?
Nickit is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Nickit be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Nickit's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Nickit from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Nickit from raids will have 418 CP at level 20, or 520 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 380. If you see 418 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Nickit worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Nickit 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 Nickit?
For the best moveset for Nickit itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Nickit 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 Nickit without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Nickit can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (70.167 DPS) and Lucario (64.833 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 Nickit in raids?
Weather boost information for Nickit is not currently available. Dark-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.