Aron Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Aron in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Aron
Aron is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Steel/Rock typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 80.125 DPS.
Aron 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: Aron is weak to Fighting (double weak!), Ground (double weak!), Water -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Flying, Normal-type moves as Aron 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 Aron is Mega Blaziken (80.125 DPS), Mega Lucario (79.000 DPS), and Primal Groudon (73.400 DPS).
Catching Aron: After defeating Aron, the catch encounter will have a CP between 713 and 766 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 888-952 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Aron from raids will have exactly 766 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 Aron?
The best counter for Aron is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 80.125 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (79.000 DPS) and Primal Groudon (73.400 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Aron?
Aron 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 Aron weak to?
Aron is weak to Fighting (double weak), Ground (double weak), Water-type attacks. It resists Poison, Flying, Normal, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Psychic, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Aron be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Aron's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Aron from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Aron from raids will have 766 CP at level 20, or 952 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 713. If you see 766 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Aron worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Aron 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 Aron?
For the best moveset for Aron itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Aron 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 Aron without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Aron can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (63.091 DPS) and Pheromosa (62.444 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 Aron in raids?
Weather boost information for Aron is not currently available. Steel-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.