Bayleef Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Bayleef in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Bayleef
Bayleef is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 42.842 DPS.
Bayleef 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: Bayleef is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Bayleef 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 Bayleef is Mega Blaziken (42.842 DPS), Blacephalon (42.222 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (41.474 DPS).
Catching Bayleef: After defeating Bayleef, the catch encounter will have a CP between 796 and 851 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 991-1059 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Bayleef from raids will have exactly 851 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 Bayleef?
The best counter for Bayleef is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 42.842 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (42.222 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (41.474 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Bayleef?
Bayleef 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 Bayleef weak to?
Bayleef is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Bayleef be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Bayleef's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Bayleef from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Bayleef from raids will have 851 CP at level 20, or 1059 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 796. If you see 851 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Bayleef worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Bayleef 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 Bayleef?
For the best moveset for Bayleef itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Bayleef 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 Bayleef without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Bayleef can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (42.222 DPS) and Eternatus (37.630 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 Bayleef in raids?
Weather boost information for Bayleef is not currently available. Grass-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.