Tyrogue Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Tyrogue in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Tyrogue
Tyrogue is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 108.941 DPS.
Tyrogue 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: Tyrogue is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves as Tyrogue 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 Tyrogue is Shadow Mewtwo (108.941 DPS), Mega Alakazam (104.889 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (95.419 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Tyrogue: After defeating Tyrogue, the catch encounter will have a CP between 256 and 288 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 318-358 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Tyrogue from raids will have exactly 288 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 Tyrogue?
The best counter for Tyrogue is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 108.941 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (104.889 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (95.419 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Tyrogue?
Tyrogue 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 Tyrogue weak to?
Tyrogue is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Tyrogue be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Tyrogue's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Tyrogue from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Tyrogue from raids will have 288 CP at level 20, or 358 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 256. If you see 288 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Tyrogue worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Tyrogue 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 Tyrogue?
For the best moveset for Tyrogue itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Tyrogue 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 Tyrogue without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Tyrogue can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (90.824 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (88.889 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 Tyrogue in raids?
Weather boost information for Tyrogue is not currently available. Fighting-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.