Pokemon GO Pheromosa raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Pheromosa raid guide can go a long way in helping players secure a victory against this powerful Bug- and Fighting-type Ultra Beast as it returns as a raid boss to Niantic's mobile game. Usually, Pheromosa is restricted to Europe, the Middle East, and India, but during special occasions, it appears in raids across the world.

In July 2024, Pokemon GO Pheromosa raids will be available in its usual areas from July 12 - 15, with a Raid Hour on July 12 from 6 - 7 pm local time. Additionally, the creature will make a global appearance during GO Fest 2024: Global from 10 am to 6 pm local time on July 13, 2024.

This Pokemon GO Pheromosa raid guide covers everything you need to know about taking down this Ultra Beast when it appears in 5-star raids.

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Pokemon GO Pheromosa raid weaknesses

Pheromosa and Meowth, as seen in the animated series (Image via The Pokemon Company)

What is super-effective against Pheromosa in Pokemon GO?

Pheromosa is a Bug- and Fighting-type Ultra Beast. Therefore, the following-types of attacks are super-effective against it.

Fairy
Fire
Flying
Psychic

Of these, Pheromosa takes 256% extra damage from Flying-type attacks. The rest of the types deal 160% damage.

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Pheromosa's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 5-star raid boss in Pokemon GO, Pheromosa has the following stats:

Combat Power: 40,539
Attack: 316
Defense: 85
Stamina: 15,000 HP
Fast Attacks: Bug Bite and Low Kick
Charged Attacks: Bug Buzz, Close Combat, Focus Blast, Lunge

Players get 300 seconds to take down Phermosa once the timer starts. Within this time, you must whittle down Pheromosa's HP bar for a chance to capture it. You can enter these raids with up to 19 companions.

Best counters in Pokemon GO Pheromosa raid

Pheromosa, as seen in the animated series (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Best Flying-type counters to Pheromosa (Top picks, thanks to the 256% weakness)

Mega or regular Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
Shadow Moltres with Air Slash and Sky Attack
Shadow Staraptor with Gust and Fly
Shadow Ho-Oh with Hidden Power (Flying) and Brave Bird
Yveltal with Gust and Oblivion Wing

Best Fairy-type counters to Pheromosa

Mega or Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast
Shadow Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam

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Best Fire-type counters to Pheromosa

Mega or Shadow Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Mega Charizard X or Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Mega Houndoom with Fire Fang and Flame Thrower
Reshiram with Fire Fang and Fusion Flare

Best Psychic-type counters to Pheromosa

Shadow or regular Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psystrike
Mega Alakazam with Confusion and Psychic
Shadow or Mega Gardevoire with Confusion and Psychic
Shadow Metagross with Zen Headbutt and Psychic

Can you solo defeat Pheromosa in Pokemon GO?

Yes, it is possible to solo defeat Pokemon GO Pheromosa raids. Pheromosa has a CP of 40,539. This creature has a measly defense stat of 79 as well as a double weakness to Flying-type attacks. As a result, it will be extremely fragile on the battlefield. If you can dodge the Charged moves from this Pokemon, you can solo defeat Pheromosa without any issues.

Unlike other raids that require multiple tries to be defeated, you will most likely be able to defeat Pheromosa in one try.

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Pokemon GO Pheromosa raid catch CP and shiny availability

Shiny Pheromosa can spawn from Pokemon GO Pheromosa raids (Image via TPC)

Depending on the prevailing weather conditions and IV distribution, Pheromosa can be caught in the following CP ranges once you take down the raid boss:

No weather boost: 1,538 - 1,624 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
Weather boosted (Rainy and Windy): 1,922 - 2,030 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

What are the 100% IV CPs for Phreromosa raids?

Without a weather boost in play, Pheromosa with 1,624 CP has 100% IVs, that is 15 IVs in each stat. In presence of Rainy or Windy weather, the 100% IVs from Pokemon GO Pheromosa raids will be 2,030 CP.

Can Pheromosa be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Pheromosa was released during Pokemon GO Fest 2024's Madrid event in June 2024. Every time it appears after that, it has a 1-in-20 or 5% chance of being shiny.

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Edited by Adarsh J Kumar