Taillow Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Taillow in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Taillow
Taillow is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 120.100 DPS.
Taillow 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: Taillow is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Ground, Bug-type moves as Taillow 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 Taillow is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (120.100 DPS), Regieleki (107.765 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (100.200 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Taillow: After defeating Taillow, the catch encounter will have a CP between 407 and 448 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 507-557 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Taillow from raids will have exactly 448 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 Taillow?
The best counter for Taillow is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 120.100 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (107.765 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (100.200 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Taillow?
Taillow 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 Taillow weak to?
Taillow is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Taillow be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Taillow's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Taillow from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Taillow from raids will have 448 CP at level 20, or 557 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 407. If you see 448 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Taillow worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Taillow 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 Taillow?
For the best moveset for Taillow itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Taillow 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 Taillow without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Taillow can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (107.765 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (100.200 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 Taillow in raids?
Weather boost information for Taillow is not currently available. Normal-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.