Remoraid Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Remoraid in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Remoraid
Remoraid is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 106.500 DPS.
Remoraid 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: Remoraid is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Remoraid 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 Remoraid is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (106.500 DPS), Regieleki (94.824 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (88.600 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Remoraid: After defeating Remoraid, the catch encounter will have a CP between 489 and 534 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 609-664 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Remoraid from raids will have exactly 534 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 Remoraid?
The best counter for Remoraid is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 106.500 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (94.824 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (88.600 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Remoraid?
Remoraid 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 Remoraid weak to?
Remoraid is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Remoraid be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Remoraid's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Remoraid from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Remoraid from raids will have 534 CP at level 20, or 664 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 489. If you see 534 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Remoraid worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Remoraid 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 Remoraid?
For the best moveset for Remoraid itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Remoraid 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 Remoraid without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Remoraid can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (94.824 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (88.600 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 Remoraid in raids?
Weather boost information for Remoraid 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.