Relicanth Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Relicanth in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Relicanth
Relicanth is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Rock typing. The best counter is Mega Sceptile (Mega) with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 47.846 DPS.
Relicanth 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: Relicanth is weak to Grass (double weak!), Electric, Fighting, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Flying, Ice-type moves as Relicanth 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 Relicanth is Mega Sceptile (47.846 DPS), Kartana (44.267 DPS), and Shadow Sceptile (40.462 DPS).
Catching Relicanth: After defeating Relicanth, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1407 and 1481 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1751-1842 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Relicanth from raids will have exactly 1481 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 Relicanth?
The best counter for Relicanth is Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 47.846 DPS. Other top options include Kartana (44.267 DPS) and Shadow Sceptile (40.462 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Relicanth?
Relicanth 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 Relicanth weak to?
Relicanth is weak to Grass (double weak), Electric, Fighting, Ground-type attacks. It resists Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Relicanth be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Relicanth's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Relicanth from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Relicanth from raids will have 1481 CP at level 20, or 1842 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1407. If you see 1481 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Relicanth worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Relicanth 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 Relicanth?
For the best moveset for Relicanth itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Relicanth 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 Relicanth without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Relicanth can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (44.267 DPS) and Shaymin (Sky) (40.000 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 Relicanth in raids?
Weather boost information for Relicanth is not currently available. Water-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.