Palossand Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Palossand in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Palossand
Palossand is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ghost/Ground typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 37.200 DPS.
Palossand 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: Palossand is weak to Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fighting, Normal-type moves as Palossand 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 Palossand is Mega Gengar (37.200 DPS), Primal Kyogre (36.606 DPS), and Mega Sceptile (34.615 DPS).
Catching Palossand: After defeating Palossand, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1359 and 1431 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1691-1780 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Palossand from raids will have exactly 1431 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 Palossand?
The best counter for Palossand is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 37.200 DPS. Other top options include Primal Kyogre (36.606 DPS) and Mega Sceptile (34.615 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Palossand?
Palossand 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 Palossand weak to?
Palossand is weak to Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fighting, Normal, Poison, Bug, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Palossand be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Palossand's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Palossand from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Palossand from raids will have 1431 CP at level 20, or 1780 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1359. If you see 1431 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Palossand worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Palossand 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 Palossand?
For the best moveset for Palossand itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Palossand 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 Palossand without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Palossand can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (31.600 DPS) and Blacephalon (31.143 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 Palossand in raids?
Weather boost information for Palossand is not currently available. Ghost-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.