Roggenrola Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Roggenrola in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Roggenrola
Roggenrola is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 64.500 DPS.
Roggenrola 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: Roggenrola is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Flying, Normal-type moves as Roggenrola 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 Roggenrola is Mega Blaziken (64.500 DPS), Mega Lucario (63.833 DPS), and Primal Kyogre (59.697 DPS).
Catching Roggenrola: After defeating Roggenrola, the catch encounter will have a CP between 655 and 705 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 815-877 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Roggenrola from raids will have exactly 705 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 Roggenrola?
The best counter for Roggenrola is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 64.500 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (63.833 DPS) and Primal Kyogre (59.697 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Roggenrola?
Roggenrola 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 Roggenrola weak to?
Roggenrola is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type attacks. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Roggenrola be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Roggenrola's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Roggenrola from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Roggenrola from raids will have 705 CP at level 20, or 877 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 655. If you see 705 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Roggenrola worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Roggenrola 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 Roggenrola?
For the best moveset for Roggenrola itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Roggenrola 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 Roggenrola without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Roggenrola can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (51.455 DPS) and Kartana (51.067 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 Roggenrola in raids?
Weather boost information for Roggenrola is not currently available. Rock-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.