Nosepass Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Nosepass in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Nosepass
Nosepass is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 33.375 DPS.
Nosepass 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: Nosepass is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Flying, Normal-type moves as Nosepass 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 Nosepass is Mega Blaziken (33.375 DPS), Mega Lucario (32.500 DPS), and Primal Groudon (30.900 DPS).
Catching Nosepass: After defeating Nosepass, the catch encounter will have a CP between 534 and 582 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 664-724 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Nosepass from raids will have exactly 582 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 Nosepass?
The best counter for Nosepass is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 33.375 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (32.500 DPS) and Primal Groudon (30.900 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Nosepass?
Nosepass 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 Nosepass weak to?
Nosepass is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type attacks. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Nosepass be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Nosepass's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Nosepass from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Nosepass from raids will have 582 CP at level 20, or 724 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 534. If you see 582 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Nosepass worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Nosepass 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 Nosepass?
For the best moveset for Nosepass itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Nosepass 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 Nosepass without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Nosepass can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (26.909 DPS) and Pheromosa (26.519 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 Nosepass in raids?
Weather boost information for Nosepass is not currently available. Rock-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.