Oddish Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Oddish in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Oddish
Oddish is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 62.353 DPS.
Oddish 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: Oddish is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Electric, Fairy-type moves as Oddish 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 Oddish is Shadow Mewtwo (62.353 DPS), Mega Alakazam (59.889 DPS), and Mega Blaziken (59.053 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Oddish: After defeating Oddish, the catch encounter will have a CP between 669 and 719 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 832-895 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Oddish from raids will have exactly 719 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 Oddish?
The best counter for Oddish is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 62.353 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (59.889 DPS) and Mega Blaziken (59.053 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Oddish?
Oddish 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 Oddish weak to?
Oddish is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Oddish be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Oddish's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Oddish from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Oddish from raids will have 719 CP at level 20, or 895 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 669. If you see 719 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Oddish worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Oddish 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 Oddish?
For the best moveset for Oddish itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Oddish 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 Oddish without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Oddish can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (58.444 DPS) and Mewtwo (51.882 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 Oddish in raids?
Weather boost information for Oddish is not currently available. Grass-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.