Baxcalibur Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Baxcalibur in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Baxcalibur
Baxcalibur is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dragon/Ice typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 44.207 DPS.
Baxcalibur 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: Baxcalibur is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Water-type moves as Baxcalibur 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 Baxcalibur is Eternatus (44.207 DPS), Mega Blaziken (42.375 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (42.000 DPS).
Catching Baxcalibur: After defeating Baxcalibur, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1991 and 2079 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2477-2586 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Baxcalibur from raids will have exactly 2079 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 Baxcalibur?
The best counter for Baxcalibur is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 44.207 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (42.375 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (42.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Baxcalibur?
Baxcalibur 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 Baxcalibur weak to?
Baxcalibur is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Baxcalibur be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Baxcalibur's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Baxcalibur from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Baxcalibur from raids will have 2079 CP at level 20, or 2586 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1991. If you see 2079 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Baxcalibur worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Baxcalibur 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 Baxcalibur?
For the best moveset for Baxcalibur itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Baxcalibur 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 Baxcalibur without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Baxcalibur can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (44.207 DPS) and Zacian (Crowned sword) (36.375 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 Baxcalibur in raids?
Weather boost information for Baxcalibur 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.