Beautifly Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Beautifly in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Beautifly
Beautifly is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Rampardos (Shadow) with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 95.333 DPS.
Beautifly 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: Beautifly is weak to Rock (double weak!), Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Fighting, Grass-type moves as Beautifly 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 Beautifly is Shadow Rampardos (95.333 DPS), Mega Diancie (94.000 DPS), and Shadow Tyrantrum (88.400 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Beautifly: After defeating Beautifly, the catch encounter will have a CP between 971 and 1034 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1208-1286 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Beautifly from raids will have exactly 1034 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 Beautifly?
The best counter for Beautifly is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 95.333 DPS. Other top options include Mega Diancie (94.000 DPS) and Shadow Tyrantrum (88.400 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Beautifly?
Beautifly 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 Beautifly weak to?
Beautifly is weak to Rock (double weak), Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice-type attacks. It resists Ground, Fighting, Grass, Bug-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Beautifly be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Beautifly's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Beautifly from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Beautifly from raids will have 1034 CP at level 20, or 1286 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 971. If you see 1034 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Beautifly worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Beautifly 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 Beautifly?
For the best moveset for Beautifly itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Beautifly 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 Beautifly without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Beautifly can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Glimmora (80.200 DPS) and Rampardos (79.524 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 Beautifly in raids?
Weather boost information for Beautifly is not currently available. Bug-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.