Bewear Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Bewear in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Bewear
Bewear is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal/Fighting typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 50.625 DPS.
Bewear 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: Bewear is weak to Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Bug, Dark-type moves as Bewear 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 Bewear is Mega Blaziken (50.625 DPS), Mega Lucario (50.000 DPS), and Shadow Mewtwo (49.529 DPS).
Catching Bewear: After defeating Bewear, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1743 and 1826 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2168-2271 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Bewear from raids will have exactly 1826 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 Bewear?
The best counter for Bewear is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 50.625 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (50.000 DPS) and Shadow Mewtwo (49.529 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Bewear?
Bewear 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 Bewear weak to?
Bewear is weak to Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Bewear be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Bewear's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Bewear from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Bewear from raids will have 1826 CP at level 20, or 2271 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1743. If you see 1826 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Bewear worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Bewear 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 Bewear?
For the best moveset for Bewear itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Bewear 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 Bewear without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Bewear can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (41.294 DPS) and Enamorus (Incarnate) (40.833 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 Bewear in raids?
Weather boost information for Bewear is not currently available. Normal-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.