Arctibax Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Arctibax in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Arctibax
Arctibax is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dragon/Ice typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 57.862 DPS.
Arctibax 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: Arctibax is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Water-type moves as Arctibax 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 Arctibax is Eternatus (57.862 DPS), Mega Blaziken (55.625 DPS), and Mega Lucario (54.833 DPS).
Catching Arctibax: After defeating Arctibax, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1158 and 1225 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1441-1524 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Arctibax from raids will have exactly 1225 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 Arctibax?
The best counter for Arctibax is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 57.862 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (55.625 DPS) and Mega Lucario (54.833 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Arctibax?
Arctibax 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 Arctibax weak to?
Arctibax is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Arctibax be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Arctibax's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Arctibax from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Arctibax from raids will have 1225 CP at level 20, or 1524 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1158. If you see 1225 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Arctibax worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Arctibax 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 Arctibax?
For the best moveset for Arctibax itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Arctibax 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 Arctibax without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Arctibax can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (57.862 DPS) and Zacian (Crowned sword) (46.875 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 Arctibax in raids?
Weather boost information for Arctibax is not currently available. Dragon-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.