Turtonator Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Turtonator in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Turtonator
Turtonator is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire/Dragon typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 34.552 DPS.
Turtonator 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: Turtonator is weak to Dragon, Ground, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Grass, Bug-type moves as Turtonator 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 Turtonator is Eternatus (34.552 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (32.667 DPS), and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (31.273 DPS).
Catching Turtonator: After defeating Turtonator, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1233 and 1302 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1534-1619 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Turtonator from raids will have exactly 1302 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 Turtonator?
The best counter for Turtonator is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 34.552 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (32.667 DPS) and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (31.273 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Turtonator?
Turtonator 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 Turtonator weak to?
Turtonator is weak to Dragon, Ground, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fire, Grass, Bug, Electric, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Turtonator be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Turtonator's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Turtonator from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Turtonator from raids will have 1302 CP at level 20, or 1619 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1233. If you see 1302 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Turtonator worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Turtonator 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 Turtonator?
For the best moveset for Turtonator itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Turtonator 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 Turtonator without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Turtonator can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (34.552 DPS) and Landorus (Therian) (26.909 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 Turtonator in raids?
Weather boost information for Turtonator is not currently available. Fire-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.