Baltoy Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Baltoy in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Baltoy
Baltoy is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ground/Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 52.933 DPS.
Baltoy 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: Baltoy is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fighting, Poison-type moves as Baltoy 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 Baltoy is Mega Gengar (52.933 DPS), Primal Kyogre (52.667 DPS), and Mega Sceptile (51.833 DPS).
Catching Baltoy: After defeating Baltoy, the catch encounter will have a CP between 420 and 461 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 522-573 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Baltoy from raids will have exactly 461 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 Baltoy?
The best counter for Baltoy is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 52.933 DPS. Other top options include Primal Kyogre (52.667 DPS) and Mega Sceptile (51.833 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Baltoy?
Baltoy 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 Baltoy weak to?
Baltoy is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fighting, Poison, Psychic, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Baltoy be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Baltoy's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Baltoy from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Baltoy from raids will have 461 CP at level 20, or 573 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 420. If you see 461 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Baltoy worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Baltoy 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 Baltoy?
For the best moveset for Baltoy itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Baltoy 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 Baltoy without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Baltoy can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (45.467 DPS) and Blacephalon (45.143 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 Baltoy in raids?
Weather boost information for Baltoy is not currently available. Ground-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.