Ralts Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Ralts in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Ralts
Ralts is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic/Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 110.667 DPS.
Ralts 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: Ralts is weak to Ghost, Poison, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Ralts 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 Ralts is Mega Gengar (110.667 DPS), Mega Lucario (101.333 DPS), and Shadow Metagross (100.933 DPS).
Catching Ralts: After defeating Ralts, the catch encounter will have a CP between 282 and 315 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 351-392 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Ralts from raids will have exactly 315 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 Ralts?
The best counter for Ralts is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 110.667 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (101.333 DPS) and Shadow Metagross (100.933 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Ralts?
Ralts 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 Ralts weak to?
Ralts is weak to Ghost, Poison, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Ralts be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Ralts's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Ralts from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Ralts from raids will have 315 CP at level 20, or 392 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 282. If you see 315 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Ralts worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Ralts 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 Ralts?
For the best moveset for Ralts itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Ralts 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 Ralts without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Ralts can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (93.857 DPS) and Deoxys (Attack) (89.032 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 Ralts in raids?
Weather boost information for Ralts is not currently available. Psychic-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.