Bastiodon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Bastiodon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Bastiodon
Bastiodon is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock/Steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 39.375 DPS.
Bastiodon 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: Bastiodon is weak to Fighting (double weak!), Ground (double weak!), Water -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Flying, Normal-type moves as Bastiodon 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 Bastiodon is Mega Blaziken (39.375 DPS), Mega Lucario (39.167 DPS), and Primal Groudon (36.400 DPS).
Catching Bastiodon: After defeating Bastiodon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 840 and 901 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1045-1122 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Bastiodon from raids will have exactly 901 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 Bastiodon?
The best counter for Bastiodon is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 39.375 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (39.167 DPS) and Primal Groudon (36.400 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Bastiodon?
Bastiodon 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 Bastiodon weak to?
Bastiodon 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 Bastiodon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Bastiodon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Bastiodon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Bastiodon from raids will have 901 CP at level 20, or 1122 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 840. If you see 901 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Bastiodon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Bastiodon 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 Bastiodon?
For the best moveset for Bastiodon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Bastiodon 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 Bastiodon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Bastiodon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (32.000 DPS) and Pheromosa (30.963 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 Bastiodon in raids?
Weather boost information for Bastiodon is not currently available. Rock-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.