How to beat Dondozo raids in Pokemon GO: Best counters, shiny odds, 100% CP, and more

Knowing about the best counters and weaknesses is necessary to succeed against Dondozo raids in Pokemon GO. The creature will be a 3-star raid boss from 10 am local time on August 25, 2025, until 8 pm local time on August 31, 2025, as part of the Sunkissed Shores event.

You can challenge Dondozo raids in Pokemon GO either in person or using the remote raiding facility. Up to 20 trainers can battle the creature simultaneously and the fight will last for 180 seconds.

This article covers everything you need to know about taking down Dondozo raids in Pokemon GO.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Dondozo raids

The strongest creatures to use against Dondozo raids are:

• Mega Sceptile with Fury Cutter and Frenzy Plant
• Shadow Raikou with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge

Dondozo in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

Best Grass-type counters to Dondozo

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega/Shadow Sceptile	Bullet Seed	Frenzy Plant
Mega/Shadow Venusaur	Vine Whip	Frenzy Plant
Zarude	Vine Whip	Power Whip
Kartana	Razor Leaf	Leaf Blade
Shaymin (Sky)	Magical Leaf	Grass Knot
Shadow Tangrowth	Vine Whip	Power Whip

Best Electric-type counters to Dondozo

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Regieleki	Thunder Shock	Thunder Cage
Shadow/Regular Raikou	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge
Xurkitree	Thunder Shock	Power Whip
Zekrom	Charge Beam	Fusion Bolt
Shadow Electivire	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge
Shadow Zapdos	Thunder Shock	Thunderbolt

You can use these search strings to find the best counters available to you:

• Grass&@Grass&cp2000-
• Electric&@Electric&cp2000-

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What are Dondozo's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Weaknesses

• Electric
• Grass

Resistances

• Fire
• Ice
• Steel
• Water

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Shiny odds from Dondozo raids in Pokemon GO

Shiny Dondozo comparison (Image via TPC)

Shiny Dondozo in Pokemon GO will debut at the time of release. The chances of finding one are approximately 1-in-64.

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100% CP from Dondozo raids in Pokemon GO raids (hundo CP)

Hundo CP:

• No weather boost: 1,633 CP
• Weather boosted (Rainy): 2,140 CP

Catch CP range:

• No weather boost: 1,633 - 1,712 CP at level 20 (6/6/6 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Rainy): 2,041 - 2,140 CP at level 25 (6/6/6 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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Pokemon GO Dondozo stats and moves as a raid boss

• Combat Power: 15,920
• Attack: 176
• Defense: 178
• Stamina: 3,600 HP
• Fast Attacks: Water Gun and Waterfall
• Charged Attacks: Hydro Pump, Liquidation, Outrage, and Surf

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