Abomasnow Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Abomasnow in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Abomasnow
Abomasnow is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Ice typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 66.947 DPS.
Abomasnow can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Abomasnow is weak to Fire (double weak!), Bug, Fighting, Flying, Poison, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Abomasnow resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Abomasnow is Mega Blaziken (66.947 DPS), Blacephalon (66.333 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (65.158 DPS).
Catching Abomasnow: After defeating Abomasnow, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1313 and 1383 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1633-1721 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Abomasnow from raids will have exactly 1383 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Abomasnow?
The best counter for Abomasnow is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 66.947 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (66.333 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (65.158 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Abomasnow?
Abomasnow can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Abomasnow weak to?
Abomasnow is weak to Fire (double weak), Bug, Fighting, Flying, Poison, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Abomasnow be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Abomasnow's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Abomasnow from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Abomasnow from raids will have 1383 CP at level 20, or 1721 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1313. If you see 1383 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Abomasnow worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Abomasnow is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Abomasnow?
For the best moveset for Abomasnow itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Abomasnow stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Abomasnow without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Abomasnow can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (66.333 DPS) and Reshiram (56.786 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Abomasnow in raids?
Weather boost information for Abomasnow is not currently available. Grass-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.