Pawmot Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Pawmot in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Pawmot
Pawmot is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Electric/Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 49.529 DPS.
Pawmot 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: Pawmot is weak to Fairy, Ground, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Electric-type moves as Pawmot 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 Pawmot is Shadow Mewtwo (49.529 DPS), Mega Alakazam (47.778 DPS), and Primal Groudon (45.900 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Pawmot: After defeating Pawmot, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1467 and 1543 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1825-1919 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Pawmot from raids will have exactly 1543 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 Pawmot?
The best counter for Pawmot is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 49.529 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (47.778 DPS) and Primal Groudon (45.900 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Pawmot?
Pawmot 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 Pawmot weak to?
Pawmot is weak to Fairy, Ground, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Electric, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Pawmot be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Pawmot's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Pawmot from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Pawmot from raids will have 1543 CP at level 20, or 1919 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1467. If you see 1543 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Pawmot worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Pawmot 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 Pawmot?
For the best moveset for Pawmot itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Pawmot 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 Pawmot without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Pawmot can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (41.294 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (40.667 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 Pawmot in raids?
Weather boost information for Pawmot 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.