Shelgon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Shelgon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Shelgon
Shelgon is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dragon typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 48.000 DPS.
Shelgon 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: Shelgon is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fire, Grass-type moves as Shelgon 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 Shelgon is Eternatus (48.000 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (45.167 DPS), and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (42.970 DPS).
Catching Shelgon: After defeating Shelgon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1124 and 1189 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1399-1480 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Shelgon from raids will have exactly 1189 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 Shelgon?
The best counter for Shelgon is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 48.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (45.167 DPS) and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (42.970 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Shelgon?
Shelgon 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 Shelgon weak to?
Shelgon is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ice-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fire, Grass, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Shelgon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Shelgon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Shelgon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Shelgon from raids will have 1189 CP at level 20, or 1480 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1124. If you see 1189 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Shelgon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Shelgon 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 Shelgon?
For the best moveset for Shelgon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Shelgon 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 Shelgon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Shelgon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (48.000 DPS) and Kyurem (Black) (37.563 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 Shelgon in raids?
Weather boost information for Shelgon is not currently available. Dragon-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.