Shadow Golett Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Shadow Golett in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Shadow Golett
Shadow Golett is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with ground/ghost typing. Shadow Golett's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Shadow Golett 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: Shadow Golett is weak to Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fighting, Normal-type moves as Shadow Golett 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.
Catching Shadow Golett: After defeating Shadow Golett, the catch encounter will have a CP between 646 and 696 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 803-866 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Shadow Golett from raids will have exactly 696 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
How many trainers to beat Shadow Golett?
Shadow Golett 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 Shadow Golett weak to?
Shadow Golett is weak to Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fighting, Normal, Poison, Bug, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Shadow Golett be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Shadow Golett's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Golett from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Shadow Golett from raids will have 696 CP at level 20, or 866 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 646. If you see 696 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Shadow Golett worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Golett 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 Shadow Golett?
For the best moveset for Shadow Golett itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Shadow Golett 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.
What weather boosts Shadow Golett in raids?
Shadow Golett is weather boosted during sunny,fog weather. When boosted, Shadow Golett is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (803-866 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.