Pawmo Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Pawmo in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Pawmo
Pawmo is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Electric/Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 85.294 DPS.
Pawmo 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: Pawmo is weak to Fairy, Ground, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Electric-type moves as Pawmo 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 Pawmo is Shadow Mewtwo (85.294 DPS), Mega Alakazam (81.889 DPS), and Primal Groudon (78.600 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Pawmo: After defeating Pawmo, the catch encounter will have a CP between 707 and 760 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 880-946 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Pawmo from raids will have exactly 760 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 Pawmo?
The best counter for Pawmo is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 85.294 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (81.889 DPS) and Primal Groudon (78.600 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Pawmo?
Pawmo 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 Pawmo weak to?
Pawmo is weak to Fairy, Ground, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Electric, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Pawmo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Pawmo's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Pawmo from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Pawmo from raids will have 760 CP at level 20, or 946 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 707. If you see 760 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Pawmo worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Pawmo 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 Pawmo?
For the best moveset for Pawmo itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Pawmo 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 Pawmo without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Pawmo can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (70.824 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (69.667 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 Pawmo in raids?
Weather boost information for Pawmo is not currently available. Electric-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.