Bellsprout Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Bellsprout in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Bellsprout
Bellsprout is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 114.235 DPS.
Bellsprout 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: Bellsprout is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Electric, Fairy-type moves as Bellsprout 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 Bellsprout is Shadow Mewtwo (114.235 DPS), Mega Alakazam (109.889 DPS), and Mega Blaziken (108.421 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Bellsprout: After defeating Bellsprout, the catch encounter will have a CP between 556 and 605 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 692-753 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Bellsprout from raids will have exactly 605 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 Bellsprout?
The best counter for Bellsprout is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 114.235 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (109.889 DPS) and Mega Blaziken (108.421 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Bellsprout?
Bellsprout 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 Bellsprout weak to?
Bellsprout is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Bellsprout be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Bellsprout's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Bellsprout from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Bellsprout from raids will have 605 CP at level 20, or 753 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 556. If you see 605 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Bellsprout worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Bellsprout 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 Bellsprout?
For the best moveset for Bellsprout itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Bellsprout 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 Bellsprout without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Bellsprout can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (107.000 DPS) and Mewtwo (95.176 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 Bellsprout in raids?
Weather boost information for Bellsprout 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.