Arboliva Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Arboliva in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Arboliva
Arboliva is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 37.500 DPS.
Arboliva 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: Arboliva is weak to Bug, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Electric, Grass-type moves as Arboliva 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 Arboliva is Mega Blaziken (37.500 DPS), Mega Lucario (37.000 DPS), and Blacephalon (34.778 DPS).
Catching Arboliva: After defeating Arboliva, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1654 and 1733 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2058-2156 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Arboliva from raids will have exactly 1733 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 Arboliva?
The best counter for Arboliva is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 37.500 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (37.000 DPS) and Blacephalon (34.778 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Arboliva?
Arboliva 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 Arboliva weak to?
Arboliva is weak to Bug, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Arboliva be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Arboliva's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Arboliva from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Arboliva from raids will have 1733 CP at level 20, or 2156 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1654. If you see 1733 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Arboliva worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Arboliva 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 Arboliva?
For the best moveset for Arboliva itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Arboliva 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 Arboliva without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Arboliva can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (34.778 DPS) and Pheromosa (31.500 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 Arboliva in raids?
Weather boost information for Arboliva 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.