Zweilous Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Zweilous in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Zweilous
Zweilous is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark/Dragon typing. The best counter is Mega Gardevoir (Mega) with Charm and Dazzling Gleam, dealing 67.909 DPS.
Zweilous 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: Zweilous is weak to Fairy (double weak!), Bug, Dragon, Fighting, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Electric-type moves as Zweilous 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 Zweilous is Mega Gardevoir (67.909 DPS), Shadow Gardevoir (59.000 DPS), and Enamorus (Incarnate) (58.133 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Zweilous: After defeating Zweilous, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1015 and 1077 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1262-1340 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Zweilous from raids will have exactly 1077 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 Zweilous?
The best counter for Zweilous is Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam, dealing 67.909 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Gardevoir (59.000 DPS) and Enamorus (Incarnate) (58.133 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Zweilous?
Zweilous 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 Zweilous weak to?
Zweilous is weak to Fairy (double weak), Bug, Dragon, Fighting, Ice-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Dark, Electric, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Zweilous be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Zweilous's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Zweilous from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Zweilous from raids will have 1077 CP at level 20, or 1340 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1015. If you see 1077 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Zweilous worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Zweilous 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 Zweilous?
For the best moveset for Zweilous itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Zweilous 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 Zweilous without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Zweilous can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Enamorus (Incarnate) (58.133 DPS) and Eternatus (54.483 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 Zweilous in raids?
Weather boost information for Zweilous is not currently available. Dark-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.