Roserade Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Roserade in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Roserade
Roserade is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 37.882 DPS.
Roserade 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: Roserade is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Electric, Fairy-type moves as Roserade 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 Roserade is Shadow Mewtwo (37.882 DPS), Mega Alakazam (36.556 DPS), and Mega Blaziken (36.105 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Roserade: After defeating Roserade, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1660 and 1740 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2065-2164 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Roserade from raids will have exactly 1740 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 Roserade?
The best counter for Roserade is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 37.882 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (36.556 DPS) and Mega Blaziken (36.105 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Roserade?
Roserade 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 Roserade weak to?
Roserade is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Roserade be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Roserade's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Roserade from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Roserade from raids will have 1740 CP at level 20, or 2164 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1660. If you see 1740 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Roserade worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Roserade 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 Roserade?
For the best moveset for Roserade itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Roserade 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 Roserade without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Roserade can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (35.444 DPS) and Mewtwo (31.529 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 Roserade in raids?
Weather boost information for Roserade 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.