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

To take down Necrozma raids in Pokemon GO, you must equip yourself with the strongest counters. The creature initially appeared during GO Fest 2024 and returns in the raid cycle from 10 am local time on August 25 till 10 am local time on September 2, 2025.

Necrozma is a mono-Psychic-type legendary and will appear in 5-star raids. You can challenge it either in person or using a Remote Raid pass alongside up to 19 other trainers. The battle will last for 300 seconds.

This article covers the best counters to Pokemon GO Necrozma raids and furnishes you with important post-battle information.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Necrozma raids

The best counters to Necrozma raids in Pokemon GO are:

Dusk Mane Necrozma with Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam
Mega Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing

Best Ghost-type counters to Necrozma

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Dawn Wings Necrozma	Shadow Claw	Moongeist Beam
Mega Gengar	Lick	Shadow Ball
Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball
Shadow Chandelure	Hex	Shadow Ball
Lunala	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball
Gholdengo	Hex	Shadow Ball
Origin Forme Giratina	Shadow Claw	Shadow Force
Dragapult	Astonish	Shadow Ball

Also read: Pokemon GO Dynamax attackers tier list

Best Dark-type counters to Necrozma

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega/Shadow/Regular Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing
Mega Absol	Snarl	Brutal Swing
Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play
Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Foul Play
Hydreigon	Bite	Brutal Swing
Darkrai	Snarl	Shadow Ball
Mega Gyarados	Bite	Crunch
Incineroar	Snarl	Darkest Lariat
Yveltal	Snarl	Dark Pulse

Best Bug-type counters to Necrozma

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Heracross	Struggle Bug	Megahorn
Mega/Shadow Pinsir	Bug Bite	X-Scissor
Mega/Shadow Scizor	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor
Pheromosa	Bug Bite	Bug Buzz
Volcarona	Bug Bite	Bug Buzz

The best counters in your collections can be looked up using these search strings:

Ghost&@Ghost&cp2000-
Dark&@Dark&cp2000-
Bug&@Bug&cp2000-

What are Necrozma's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Weaknesses

Ghost
Dark
Bug

Resistances

Fighting
Psychic

Shiny odds from Necrozma raids in Pokemon GO

Necrozma shiny comparison (Image via TPC)

The chance of finding a Shiny Necrozma in Pokemon GO from 5-star raids is 1-in-20, or 5%. If you are lucky to encounter on from raids, it will be a guaranteed catch as long as you can land—at least—the last ball. Therefore, you can consider using a Pinap Berry on it to boost your candy gains.

Also read: Pokemon GO shiny odds

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

Hundo CP:

No weather boost: 2,104 CP
Weather boosted (Windy): 2,630 CP

Catch CP range:

No weather boost: 2,018 - 2,104 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
Weather boosted (Windy): 2,522 - 2,630 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

Pokemon GO Necrozma stats and moves as a raid boss

Combat Power: 47,210
Attack: 251
Defense: 195
Stamina: 15,000 HP
Fast Attacks: Metal Claw, Shadow Claw, and Psycho Cut
Charged Attacks: Dark Pulse, Future Sight, Iron Head, and Outrage

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About the author

Abhipsito is an Esports and Gaming Journalist at Sportskeeda. A self-identified pop culture enthusiast, he spends his time thinking, reading, doing theatre, watching films, or trying to wiggle his way out of Valorant elo-hell.

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Edited by Abhipsito Das