Beartic Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Beartic in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Beartic
Beartic is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ice typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 47.000 DPS.
Beartic 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: Beartic is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Ice-type moves as Beartic 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 Beartic is Mega Blaziken (47.000 DPS), Mega Lucario (46.000 DPS), and Blacephalon (43.000 DPS).
Catching Beartic: After defeating Beartic, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1700 and 1781 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2115-2216 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Beartic from raids will have exactly 1781 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 Beartic?
The best counter for Beartic is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 47.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (46.000 DPS) and Blacephalon (43.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Beartic?
Beartic 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 Beartic weak to?
Beartic is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Ice-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Beartic be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Beartic's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Beartic from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Beartic from raids will have 1781 CP at level 20, or 2216 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1700. If you see 1781 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Beartic worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Beartic 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 Beartic?
For the best moveset for Beartic itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Beartic 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 Beartic without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Beartic can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (43.000 DPS) and Reshiram (37.143 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 Beartic in raids?
Weather boost information for Beartic is not currently available. Ice-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.