Pheromosa Raid Guide
Weak to Flying, Fairy, Fire, Psychic — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Pheromosa.
Best counters
Ranked by DPS against Pheromosa. Tap a row for full stats.
Budget counters
No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.
Stats & weaknesses
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Weather boost
- Rainy, Cloudy
- Shiny available
- Yes
- Base Attack
- 316
- Base Defense
- 85
- Base Stamina
- 174
Weak to — use these types
Resists — avoid these types
Catch CP after the raid
The CP you will see on the encounter screen.
| IVs | Lv 20 CP | Lv 25 CP (weather) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 / 10 / 10 floor | 1,576 | 1,961 |
| 15 / 15 / 15 100% | 1,664 | 2,070 |
Raid guide
How the fight goes and what to bring.
Pheromosa resists Bug, Dark, Fighting, Grass, Ground — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.
FAQ
What are the best counters for Pheromosa?
The top counter is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Hurricane at 115 DPS against Pheromosa. Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (114) and Shadow Toucannon (112.9) follow.
What is Pheromosa weak to?
Pheromosa takes super effective damage from Flying, Fairy, Fire, Psychic-type moves. Flying is a double weakness (2.56×), so those attackers clear it fastest.
How many trainers do I need to beat Pheromosa?
Pheromosa can be soloed. The six best counters average 109.9 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up.
Can I beat Pheromosa without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Enamorus (Incarnate) at 95.7 DPS, 83% of what the top counter deals. Tornadus (Therian) and Toucannon are the next ones down.
Can Pheromosa be shiny?
Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny. Community-collected data puts legendary raid encounters at roughly 1 in 20.
What weather boosts Pheromosa?
Rainy, Cloudy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 1,961–2,070 CP instead of 1,576–1,664. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.
Is Pheromosa worth raiding?
As one of your own Pokemon, Pheromosa ranks #2 among Bug-type raid attackers (Tier S). That is strong enough to justify raiding for a good one.
What is the best moveset for Pheromosa?
The counter list on this page is for beating Pheromosa. For the moves Pheromosa should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.