Nidoqueen Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Nidoqueen in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Nidoqueen
Nidoqueen is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison/Ground typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 40.235 DPS.
Nidoqueen 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: Nidoqueen is weak to Ground, Ice, Psychic, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Poison, Bug-type moves as Nidoqueen 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 Nidoqueen is Shadow Mewtwo (40.235 DPS), Mega Alakazam (38.889 DPS), and Primal Kyogre (37.939 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Nidoqueen: After defeating Nidoqueen, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1385 and 1457 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1722-1812 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Nidoqueen from raids will have exactly 1457 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 Nidoqueen?
The best counter for Nidoqueen is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 40.235 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (38.889 DPS) and Primal Kyogre (37.939 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Nidoqueen?
Nidoqueen 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 Nidoqueen weak to?
Nidoqueen is weak to Ground, Ice, Psychic, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Nidoqueen be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Nidoqueen's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Nidoqueen from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Nidoqueen from raids will have 1457 CP at level 20, or 1812 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1385. If you see 1457 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Nidoqueen worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Nidoqueen 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 Nidoqueen?
For the best moveset for Nidoqueen itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Nidoqueen 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 Nidoqueen without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Nidoqueen can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (33.765 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (33.000 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 Nidoqueen in raids?
Weather boost information for Nidoqueen is not currently available. Poison-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.