Pokemon GO Duosion raid guide: Weaknesses, best counters, and is it possible to solo?

Modified Aug 14, 2024 11:50 GMT

Pokemon GO Duosion raid guide that details weaknesses, best counters, and is it beatable solo? — Duosion in Pokemon GO (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Pokemon GO Duosion raids are 3-star raid battles, so it is not extremely difficult for players to defeat them on their own. When Duosion is not a Raid Boss, it has a max combat power of 2282, an Attack stat of 208, a Defense stat of 103, and a Stamina stat of 163. However, the statistics of Duosion as a 3-star Raid Boss in Pokemon GO are different, where its combat power and Stamina increase.

This guide will detail everything you need to know about Pokemon GO Duosion raids, from a brief detail on how to defeat it in raids solo to its Shiny availability and raid catch CP data.

NOTE: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the writer's opinion.

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Pokemon GO Duosion raids weaknesses

What is super-effective against Duosion in Pokemon GO?

Duosion, as seen in the game. (Image via TPC)

Duosion is a Psychic-type Pocket Monster in Pokemon GO, so the super-effective moves for the creature are the 160% damage-dealing Dark-, Ghost-, and Bug-type attacks.

If Pokemon of the same typing are taught these attacks and are used in favorable weather conditions—giving them an additional damage boost to their attacks—you are sure to beat this three-star Raid Boss.

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Stat spread and moveset of Pokemon GO Duosion raids

Learning the best moveset of Duosion in Pokemon GO raids is important as it gives you an understanding of strengths and weaknesses.

Raid combat power (CP): 14,534
Attack: 208
Defense: 103
Stamina: 3,600 HP
Fast Moves: Zen Headbutt and Hidden Power
Charged Moves: Psyshock, Thunder, and Night Shade
Weather Boost: Windy
Shiny Released: Yes
Raid time limit: 180 seconds

3-star Duosion raids that are held in Windy weather conditions will be slightly difficult to beat individually.

The monsters that spawn from raids in these conditions will have higher catch CP. So, if you play under these conditions, you may find a Dousion with a perfect IV in Pokemon GO.

Counters for Pokemon GO Duosion raids

Duosoin, as seen in the anime. (Image via TPC)

Best Bug-type counters for Duosion:

Volcarona with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
Mega Pinsir with Bug Bite or X-Scissor
Pheromosa with But Bite and Bug Buzz
Shadow Scizor with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
Vikavolt with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
Escavalier with Bug Bite and Mega Horn

* Strong in Rainy Weather

Best Ghost-type counters for Duosion:

Mega Gengar with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
Dawn Wing Necrozma with Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam
Shadow Chandelure with Hex and Shadow Ball
Shadow Gengar with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
Giratina Origin with Shadow Claw and Shadow Force
Hoopa Unbound with Astonish and Shadow Ball

* Strong in Fog weather

Best Dark-type counters for Pokemon GO Duosion raids:

Mega Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
Shadow Weavile with Snarl and Foul Play
Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
Shadow Houndoom with Snarl and Foul Play
Shadow Absol with Snarl and Dark Pulse
Zarude with Bite and Dark Pulse

* Strong in Fog weather

Can you solo defeat Pokemon GO Duosion raids?

Yes, you can easily defeat Duosion in Pokemon GO raids solo if you have strong, preferably Level 40 or above, Pocket Monsters as counters that know Ghost-, Dark-, or Bug-type moves.

Pokemon GO Duosion raid catch CP and Shiny availability

The catch CP of Duosion from 3-star raids varies according to weather conditions in-game. The Weather Boost effect has an influence over this phenomenon.

No weather boost: 1,087 CP - 1,153 CP at Level 20 (10/10/10 minimum IVs)
Weather boosted (Cloudy): 1,359 CP - 1,441 CP at Level 25 (10/10/10 minimum IVs)