Salazzle Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Salazzle in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Salazzle
Salazzle is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison/Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 79.000 DPS.
Salazzle 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: Salazzle is weak to Ground (double weak!), Psychic, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Grass-type moves as Salazzle 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 Salazzle is Primal Groudon (79.000 DPS), Shadow Groudon (73.200 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (70.833 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Salazzle: After defeating Salazzle, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1378 and 1451 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1714-1806 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Salazzle from raids will have exactly 1451 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 Salazzle?
The best counter for Salazzle is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 79.000 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (73.200 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (70.833 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Salazzle?
Salazzle 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 Salazzle weak to?
Salazzle is weak to Ground (double weak), Psychic, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Grass, Fighting, Fire, Ice, Poison, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Salazzle be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Salazzle's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Salazzle from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Salazzle from raids will have 1451 CP at level 20, or 1806 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1378. If you see 1451 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Salazzle worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Salazzle 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 Salazzle?
For the best moveset for Salazzle itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Salazzle 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 Salazzle without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Salazzle can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (68.273 DPS) and Groudon (60.400 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 Salazzle in raids?
Weather boost information for Salazzle is not currently available. Poison-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.