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

A Pokemon GO Togedemaru raid guide might be helpful to trainers as the creature returns to Niantic's mobile game as a 1-star raid boss. Togedemaru made its Pokemon GO debut in September 2022. While challenges of this level are fairly simple, knowing the ins and outs can aid both new and seasoned players.

In July 2024, Pokemon GO Togedemaru raids will be available from 10 am local time on July 25, till 8 pm local time on July 30.

This article highlights Togedemaru's weaknesses as a raid boss and the best counters you should use to fight it.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.

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Pokemon GO Togedemaru raid weaknesses

Togedemaru in the anime (Image via TPC)

What is super-effective against Togedemaru in Pokemon GO?

As an Electric- and Steel-type Pocket Monster, Togedemaru takes super-effective damage from Ground-, Fire-, and Fighting-type attacks. Of these, Ground-type attacks deal 256% damage, while Fire- and Fighting-type moves deal 160% additional damage to the creature.

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Togedemaru's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 1-star raid boss in Pokemon GO, Togedemaru has the following stats:

• Combat Power: 6,351
• Attack: 190
• Defense: 145
• Stamina: 600 HP
• Fast Attacks: Thunder Shock and Spark
• Charged Attacks: Gyro Ball, Wild Charge, and Fell Stinger

Once the timer starts, players get 180 seconds to take down Togedemaru for a chance to capture it. Up to 19 trainers can enter this battle with you.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Togedemaru raids

Best Ground-type counters to Togedemaru

• Primal or regular Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
• Mega or Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
• Shadow Excadrill with Mud Slap and Scorching Sands
• Therian Forme Landorus with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm

Best Fire-type counters to Togedemaru

• 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 Fighting-type counters to Togedemaru

• Mega Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
• Mega Lopunny with Double Kick and Focus Blast
• Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
• Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword

Note that the creatures listed here are extremely powerful and can knock out 1-star raid boss Togedemaru in one or two Charged Attacks if they are maxed out. You can also use much lower-level creatures of this type to challenge this raid, as long as they are equipped with STAB attacks.

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Can you solo defeat Pokemon GO Togedemaru raids?

Unless you are an absolute beginner with no powerful Ground, Fire, or Fighting-type Pocket Monsters, you can easily solo defeat Togedemaru raids. If you lack high-level counters, you should take a few Max Revives to ensure you don't run out of time during the raid.

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Pokemon GO Togedemaru raid catch CP and shiny availability

Regular and Shiny Togedemaru (Image via TPC)

Based on the weather and the IV distribution of Togedemaru spawns, the Pokemon will have the following CP ranges:

• No weather boost: 1,168 - 1,234 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Rainy or Snowy): 1,461 - 1,543 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IVs for Pokemon GO Togedemaru raids?

The following are the 100% IVs for Togedemaru raids:

• No weather boost: 1,234 CP
• Weather boosted (Rainy or Snowy): 1,543 CP

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Can Togedemaru be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Togedemaru debuted in Pokemon GO during the Ultra Unlock: Strength of Steel event. Since then all encounters with it have a 1-in-512 or 0.1953125% chance of being shiny—unless mentioned otherwise.

Interestingly, when encountered from 1-star raids during the Strength of Steel event, it has boosted shiny odds of approximately 1-in-128.

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Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:

• Ditto disguises
• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
• Sierra counters
• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters