Roselia Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Roselia in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Roselia
Roselia is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 53.529 DPS.
Roselia 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: Roselia is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Electric, Fairy-type moves as Roselia 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 Roselia is Shadow Mewtwo (53.529 DPS), Mega Alakazam (51.556 DPS), and Mega Blaziken (50.737 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Roselia: After defeating Roselia, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1032 and 1095 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1284-1362 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Roselia from raids will have exactly 1095 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
Quick Stats
Weak To
Best Counters
Budget Counters (No Shadow / No Mega)
Catch CP
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Roselia?
The best counter for Roselia is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 53.529 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (51.556 DPS) and Mega Blaziken (50.737 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Roselia?
Roselia 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 Roselia weak to?
Roselia is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Roselia be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Roselia's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Roselia from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Roselia from raids will have 1095 CP at level 20, or 1362 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1032. If you see 1095 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Roselia worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Roselia 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 Roselia?
For the best moveset for Roselia itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Roselia 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 Roselia without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Roselia can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (49.889 DPS) and Mewtwo (44.353 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 Roselia in raids?
Weather boost information for Roselia is not currently available. Grass-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.