Weezing (Galarian) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Weezing (Galarian) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Weezing (Galarian)
Weezing (Galarian) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison/Fairy typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 35.647 DPS.
Weezing (Galarian) 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: Weezing (Galarian) is weak to Ground, Psychic, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dragon, Fighting-type moves as Weezing (Galarian) 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 Weezing (Galarian) is Shadow Mewtwo (35.647 DPS), Mega Alakazam (34.000 DPS), and Primal Groudon (32.600 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Weezing (Galarian): After defeating Weezing (Galarian), the catch encounter will have a CP between 1273 and 1343 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1584-1670 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Weezing (Galarian) from raids will have exactly 1343 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 Weezing (Galarian)?
The best counter for Weezing (Galarian) is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 35.647 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (34.000 DPS) and Primal Groudon (32.600 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Weezing (Galarian)?
Weezing (Galarian) 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 Weezing (Galarian) weak to?
Weezing (Galarian) is weak to Ground, Psychic, Steel-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dragon, Fighting, Dark, Fairy, Grass-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Weezing (Galarian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Weezing (Galarian)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Weezing (Galarian) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Weezing (Galarian) from raids will have 1343 CP at level 20, or 1670 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1273. If you see 1343 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Weezing (Galarian) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Weezing (Galarian) 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 Weezing (Galarian)?
For the best moveset for Weezing (Galarian) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Weezing (Galarian) 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 Weezing (Galarian) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Weezing (Galarian) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (29.529 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (29.000 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 Weezing (Galarian) in raids?
Weather boost information for Weezing (Galarian) is not currently available. Poison-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.