Bellossom Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Bellossom in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Bellossom
Bellossom 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 36.000 DPS.
Bellossom 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: Bellossom is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Bellossom 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 Bellossom is Mega Blaziken (36.000 DPS), Blacephalon (35.333 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (34.737 DPS).
Catching Bellossom: After defeating Bellossom, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1266 and 1335 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1576-1661 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Bellossom from raids will have exactly 1335 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 Bellossom?
The best counter for Bellossom is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 36.000 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (35.333 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (34.737 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Bellossom?
Bellossom 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 Bellossom weak to?
Bellossom is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Bellossom be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Bellossom's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Bellossom from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Bellossom from raids will have 1335 CP at level 20, or 1661 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1266. If you see 1335 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Bellossom worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Bellossom 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 Bellossom?
For the best moveset for Bellossom itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Bellossom 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 Bellossom without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Bellossom can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (35.333 DPS) and Eternatus (31.185 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 Bellossom in raids?
Weather boost information for Bellossom 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.