Pangoro Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Pangoro in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Pangoro
Pangoro is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting/Dark typing. The best counter is Mega Gardevoir (Mega) with Charm and Dazzling Gleam, dealing 62.636 DPS.
Pangoro 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: Pangoro is weak to Fairy (double weak!), Fighting, Flying -type attacks. Avoid using Dark, Ghost, Psychic-type moves as Pangoro 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 Pangoro is Mega Gardevoir (62.636 DPS), Shadow Gardevoir (54.545 DPS), and Enamorus (Incarnate) (53.867 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Pangoro: After defeating Pangoro, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1621 and 1700 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2016-2114 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Pangoro from raids will have exactly 1700 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 Pangoro?
The best counter for Pangoro is Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam, dealing 62.636 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Gardevoir (54.545 DPS) and Enamorus (Incarnate) (53.867 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Pangoro?
Pangoro 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 Pangoro weak to?
Pangoro is weak to Fairy (double weak), Fighting, Flying-type attacks. It resists Dark, Ghost, Psychic, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Pangoro be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Pangoro's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Pangoro from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Pangoro from raids will have 1700 CP at level 20, or 2114 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1621. If you see 1700 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Pangoro worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Pangoro 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 Pangoro?
For the best moveset for Pangoro itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Pangoro 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 Pangoro without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Pangoro can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Enamorus (Incarnate) (53.867 DPS) and Zacian (Crowned sword) (50.625 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 Pangoro in raids?
Weather boost information for Pangoro is not currently available. Fighting-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.