Zekrom Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Zekrom in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Zekrom
Zekrom is a 5-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with dragon/electric typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 34.966 DPS. Zekrom's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Zekrom 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: Zekrom is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ground, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fire, Flying-type moves as Zekrom 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 Zekrom is Eternatus (34.966 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (33.833 DPS), and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (31.576 DPS).
Catching Zekrom: After defeating Zekrom, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2272 and 2365 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2827-2942 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Zekrom from raids will have exactly 2365 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 Zekrom?
The best counter for Zekrom is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 34.966 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (33.833 DPS) and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (31.576 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Zekrom?
Zekrom 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 Zekrom weak to?
Zekrom is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ground, Ice-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Zekrom be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Zekrom's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Zekrom from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Zekrom from raids will have 2365 CP at level 20, or 2942 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2272. If you see 2365 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Zekrom worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Zekrom 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 Zekrom?
For the best moveset for Zekrom itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Zekrom 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 Zekrom without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Zekrom can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (34.966 DPS) and Kyurem (Black) (27.750 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 Zekrom in raids?
Zekrom is weather boosted during windy,rainy weather. When boosted, Zekrom is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (2827-2942 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.