Dewgong is a Tier 3 Raid Boss in Pokémon Go. It looks similar to a sea lion and has an extremely streamlined body which lets it swim at an incredible speed of up to 8 knots. Its long tail also lets it swim very quickly when needed. It is a fairly easy Pokémon to be fight against but you’ll still need the right counters to defeat it. So in this Pokémon Go guide, we are going to talk about the best ways you can use your counters properly and seal your victory.
Dewgong in Pokémon Go
Dewgong Is a dual-type Water and Ice Pokémon with a maximum Raid Boss CP of 12803. It is vulnerable to Fighting, Rock, Grass, and Electric-type attacks. If you are a high-level player with the right counters, you won’t need much help from others and can defeat Dewgong all by yourself pretty easily. But if you are a low-level player or don’t have the ideal counters, you should bring a friend along with you for support.
Dewgong Moveset

The best moves from the moveset of Dewgong are Frost Breath and Blizzard. Both of them have a combined DPS of 62.3 and it is also the best combination of moves that can be used in both Pokémon Gyms and PvP battles. Other good options from its moveset include Iron Tail, Aurora Beam, Water Pulse, Drill Run, and Liquidation.
Best counters against Dewgong in Pokémon Go
Here’s the list of the best counters that can be used against Dewgong and will guarantee you a win against it.
- Blaziken (Mega): Counter/Focus Blast
- Sceptile (Mega): Fury Cutter/Frenzy Plant
- Keldeo (Ordinary): Low Kick/Sacred Sword
- Kartana: Razor Leaf/Leaf Blade
- Terrakion: Double Kick/Sacred Sword
- Diancie (Mega): Rock Throw/Rock Slide
- Xurkitree: Thunder Shock/Discharge
- Manectric (Mega): Thunder Fang/Wild Charge
- Rayquaza (Mega): Dragon Tail/Dragon Ascent
- Tyranitar (Mega): Smack Down/Stone Edge
- Alakazam (Mega): Counter/Focus Blast
- Zekrom: Charge Beam/Fusion Bolt
- Venusaur (Mega): Vine Whip/Frenzy Plant
- Lucario: Counter/Aura Sphere
- Zarude: Vine Whip/Power Whip
- Aerodactyl (Mega): Rock Throw/Rock Slide
- Lopunny (Mega): Double Kick/Focus Blast
- Conkeldurr: Counter/Dynamic Punch
- Groudon (Primal): Mud Shot/Solar Beam
- Thundurus (Therian): Volt Switch/Thunderbolt
- Ampharos (Mega): Volt Switch/Zap Cannon
- Rampardos: Smack Down/Rock Slide
- Raikou: Thunder Shock/Wild Charge
- Electivire: Thunder Shock/Wild Charge
- Latios (Mega): Dragon Breath/Solar Beam
- Machamp: Counter/Dynamic Punch
- Pheromosa: Low Kick/Focus Blast
- Magnezone: Spark/Wild Charge
- Cobalion: Double Kick/ Sacred Sword
- Buzzwole: Counter/Superpower

You should try to bring four to five good counters with you from the types mentioned above and it will be enough for you to defeat Dewgong all by yourself.
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