Tranquill Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Tranquill in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Tranquill
Tranquill 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 68.700 DPS.
Tranquill 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: Tranquill is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Ground, Bug-type moves as Tranquill 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 Tranquill is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (68.700 DPS), Regieleki (61.647 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (57.300 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Tranquill: After defeating Tranquill, the catch encounter will have a CP between 789 and 845 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 982-1051 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Tranquill from raids will have exactly 845 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 Tranquill?
The best counter for Tranquill is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 68.700 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (61.647 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (57.300 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Tranquill?
Tranquill 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 Tranquill weak to?
Tranquill is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Tranquill be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Tranquill's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Tranquill from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Tranquill from raids will have 845 CP at level 20, or 1051 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 789. If you see 845 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Tranquill worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Tranquill 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 Tranquill?
For the best moveset for Tranquill itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Tranquill 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 Tranquill without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Tranquill can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (61.647 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (57.300 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 Tranquill in raids?
Weather boost information for Tranquill 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.