Tirtouga Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Tirtouga in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Tirtouga
Tirtouga is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Rock typing. The best counter is Mega Sceptile (Mega) with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 66.615 DPS.
Tirtouga 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: Tirtouga is weak to Grass (double weak!), Electric, Fighting, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Flying, Ice-type moves as Tirtouga 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 Tirtouga is Mega Sceptile (66.615 DPS), Kartana (61.733 DPS), and Shadow Sceptile (55.692 DPS).
Catching Tirtouga: After defeating Tirtouga, the catch encounter will have a CP between 816 and 872 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1015-1084 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Tirtouga from raids will have exactly 872 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 Tirtouga?
The best counter for Tirtouga is Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 66.615 DPS. Other top options include Kartana (61.733 DPS) and Shadow Sceptile (55.692 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Tirtouga?
Tirtouga 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 Tirtouga weak to?
Tirtouga is weak to Grass (double weak), Electric, Fighting, Ground-type attacks. It resists Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Tirtouga be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Tirtouga's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Tirtouga from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Tirtouga from raids will have 872 CP at level 20, or 1084 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 816. If you see 872 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Tirtouga worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Tirtouga 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 Tirtouga?
For the best moveset for Tirtouga itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Tirtouga 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 Tirtouga without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Tirtouga can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (61.733 DPS) and Shaymin (Sky) (55.571 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 Tirtouga in raids?
Weather boost information for Tirtouga is not currently available. Water-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.