
Tier list of the strongest Pokémon in Pokémon GO is constantly evolving as Niantic releases updates. Whenever a new Pokémon is introduced, movesets are adjusted, or certain stats are boosted, the rankings in raid battles can change significantly. Therefore, players looking to maximize their damage output must continuously adapt their strategies to the latest meta.
When determining the strongest Pokémon for raid battles in 2025, several factors must be considered, such as DPS (Damage Per Second), TDO (Total Damage Output), in-game weather conditions, and bonuses from Mega Evolution or Shadow Boost. Additionally, the effectiveness of attacks against the current raid boss is a crucial factor in selecting the best Pokémon.
Based on the latest data from Pokémon GO Hub, here is the list of the strongest Pokémon for each attack type in raid battles for 2025, along with their recommended movesets.
Strongest Pokémon for Raid Battles 2025
Dragon

Steel

Ghost

Water

Ground

Fighting

Flying

Poison

Rock

Bug

Fire

Grass

Electric

Psychic

Ice

Dark

Fairy

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