Quick facts
Species: Necrozma (Legendary)
Types: Psychic
Primary weaknesses: Bug, Dark, Ghost
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
Necrozma is a Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It is known for its high bulk and access to powerful Psychic-type attacks.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsWeaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Bug •
 Ghost •
 Dark
|
| Resists to |
 Fighting •
 Psychic
|
Best Necrozma Counters
Bug-type Counters
- Vikavolt: (Bug Bite / X-Scissor)
- Heracross: (Struggle Bug / Megahorn)
- Scizor: (Fury Cutter / X-Scissor)
Ghost-type Counters
- Alakazam: (Shadow Ball)
- Lunala: (Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball)
- Mewtwo: (Shadow Ball)
Dark-type Counters
- Honchkrow: (Snarl / Dark Pulse)
- Gyarados: (Bite / Crunch)
- Hydreigon: (Bite / Brutal Swing)
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Necrozma:
- Tyranitar, Houndoom, Salamence, Gyarados, Absol – Dark boost
- Gengar, Alakazam, Banette – Ghost boost
- Rayquaza – Dragon boost
- Alakazam - Psychic boost
- Rayquaza – Flying boost
- Pinsir, Scizor, Heracross - Bug boost
Difficulty
Its charged Psychic moves can quickly knock out unprepared Pokémon, so coordination and move choice are critical. In larger groups, raw DPS dominates, but dodging certain high-damage attacks can save your team for the long fight.
Best Regular Counters
Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw / Psycho Cut | Dark Pulse / Iron Head / Future Sight / Outrage / Moongeist Beam | - | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw (6) and Moongeist Beam (230) |
| Tyranitar | Iron Tail / Dragon Breath / Bite | Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing | Smack Down | Iron Tail (14) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Lunala | Air Slash / Shadow Claw / Confusion | Shadow Ball / Psychic / Future Sight / Moonblast | - | Confusion (19) and Moonblast (130) |
| Darkrai | Snarl / Feint Attack | Focus Blast / Shadow Ball / Dark Pulse | Sludge Bomb | Snarl / Feint Attack (11) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Hydreigon | Dragon Breath / Bite | Fly / Flash Cannon / Dragon Pulse / Dark Pulse | Brutal Swing | Dragon Breath / Bite (6) and Flash Cannon (100) |
| Zacian | Metal Claw / Air Slash | Play Rough / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade | - | Air Slash (12) and Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade (200) |
Best Shadow Counters
Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Honchkrow | Peck / Snarl | Brave Bird / Sky Attack / Psychic / Dark Pulse | - | Snarl (11) and Brave Bird (130) |
| Shadow Scizor | Fury Cutter / Bullet Punch | Iron Head / X-Scissor / Trailblaze / Night Slash | - | Bullet Punch (10) and Trailblaze (65) |
| Shadow Vikavolt | Mud Slap / Bug Bite / Spark | Fly / X-Scissor / Discharge / Crunch | Volt Switch | Mud Slap (19) and Fly (90) |
| Shadow Salamence | Bite / Fire Fang / Dragon Tail | Hydro Pump / Fire Blast / Crunch / Fly / Brutal Swing / Draco Meteor | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Houndoom | Fire Fang / Snarl | Fire Blast / Flamethrower / Crunch / Foul Play | - | Fire Fang (13) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Shadow Weavile | Ice Shard / Feint Attack / Snarl | Focus Blast / Avalanche / Triple Axel / Foul Play | - | Feint Attack / Snarl (11) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Shadow Mewtwo | Psycho Cut / Confusion | Focus Blast / Flamethrower / Thunderbolt / Psychic / Ice Beam | Hyper Beam / Shadow Ball / Psystrike | Confusion (19) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Shadow Chandelure | Hex / Fire Spin / Incinerate | Shadow Ball / Overheat / Flame Charge / Energy Ball | Poltergeist | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) |
| Shadow Hydreigon | Dragon Breath / Bite | Fly / Flash Cannon / Dark Pulse / Dragon Pulse | Brutal Swing | Dragon Breath (6) and Flash Cannon (100) |
| Shadow Absol | Psycho Cut / Snarl | Megahorn / Thunder / Dark Pulse / Payback | Brutal Swing | Snarl (11) and Megahorn (105) |
| Shadow Tyranitar | Iron Tail / Dragon Breath / Bite | Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing | Smack Down | Iron Tail (14) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Shadow Darkrai | Snarl / Feint Attack | Focus Blast / Shadow Ball / Dark Pulse | Sludge Bomb | Snarl / Feint Attack (11) and Focus Blast (140) |
Best Mega Counters
Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Tyranitar | Iron Tail / Dragon Breath / Bite | Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing | Smack Down | Iron Tail (14) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Mega Absol | Psycho Cut / Snarl | Megahorn / Thunder / Dark Pulse / Payback | Brutal Swing | Snarl (11) and Megahorn (105) |
| Mega Gengar | Hex / Shadow Claw / Sucker Punch | Focus Blast / Drain Punch / Sludge Bomb / Shadow Ball | Lick / Sludge Wave / Shadow Punch / Psychic / Dark Pulse | Hex (8) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Mega Houndoom | Fire Fang / Snarl | Fire Blast / Flamethrower / Crunch / Foul Play | - | Fire Fang (13) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
| Mega Pinsir | Fury Cutter / Bug Bite / Rock Smash | Vise Grip / X-Scissor / Close Combat / Superpower | Submission | Rock Smash (17) and Close Combat (105) |
| Mega Banette | Hex / Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball / Thunder / Dazzling Gleam | - | Hex (8) and Shadow Ball / Thunder / Dazzling Gleam (100) |
| Mega Heracross | Counter / Struggle Bug | Close Combat / Upper Hand / Earthquake / Rock Blast / Megahorn | - | Struggle Bug (15) and Earthquake (140) |
| Mega Alakazam | Psycho Cut / Confusion | Focus Blast / Shadow Ball / Fire Punch / Future Sight | Counter / Psychic / Dazzling Gleam | Confusion (19) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Mega Scizor | Fury Cutter / Bullet Punch | Iron Head / X-Scissor / Trailblaze / Night Slash | - | Bullet Punch (10) and Trailblaze (65) |
| Mega Salamence | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Mega Gyarados | Waterfall / Dragon Breath / Bite | Hydro Pump / Outrage / Twister / Crunch | Dragon Tail / Aqua Tail / Dragon Pulse | Dragon Tail (14) and Hydro Pump (135) |
Moves & Threats
Necrozma common fast moves are Shadow Claw or Psycho Cut or Metal Claw. Charged moves include Dark Pulse or Iron Head or Future Sight and Outrage.
Recommended Teams
Ghost Team
- Mega Gengar
- Gengar
- Chandelure
- Giratina (Origin)
- Banette
- Mismagius
Dark Team
- Mega Tyranitar
- Darkrai
- Hydreigon
- Yveltal
- Tyranitar
- Weavile
Battle Strategy
- Use Ghost or Dark type attackers.
- Avoid Zen Headbutt + Future Sight combinations.
- Use Mega Pokémon for faster clears.
- 3–4 strong trainers can defeat Necrozma.
Rewards
- Chance to catch Necrozma (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
Why Raid Necrozma?
Its diverse forms—Dusk Mane, Dawn Wings, Ultra Necrozma—offer different strategies and counter requirements, making each encounter fresh and rewarding.
FAQ
Can Necrozma be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Shiny Necrozma is now available in raids! The shiny version has a dark black prism body with glowing accents
What are best moveset of Necrozma?
Best moveset of Necrozma are Zen Headbutt which does damage of 11 under Fast Attack and Earthquake of 140 under Charged Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What makes Necrozma strong?
Its high attack, strong resistances, and Meteor Mash make it a top-tier raid and PvP option.
Conclusion
Necrozma is a bulky Psychic-type raid boss, but it goes down quickly when facing strong Dark and Ghost-type attackers.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Mega Absol Raid Guide, Mega Gengar Raid Guide, Mega Tyranitar Raid Guide
Summary
To defeat Necrozma efficiently, bring high-level Dark, Ghost, or Bug Pokémon, and coordinate shields for multi-bar attacks. Small teams must prioritize dodging and timing, while large groups focus on raw DPS and type advantage. Weather-boosted counters can shorten the fight and maximize rewards.