Blacephalon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Blacephalon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Blacephalon
Blacephalon is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire/Ghost typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 44.667 DPS.
Blacephalon 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: Blacephalon is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fighting, Normal-type moves as Blacephalon 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 Blacephalon is Mega Gengar (44.667 DPS), Primal Groudon (44.500 DPS), and Primal Kyogre (43.939 DPS).
Catching Blacephalon: After defeating Blacephalon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1842 and 1931 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2291-2402 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Blacephalon from raids will have exactly 1931 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 Blacephalon?
The best counter for Blacephalon is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 44.667 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (44.500 DPS) and Primal Kyogre (43.939 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Blacephalon?
Blacephalon 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 Blacephalon weak to?
Blacephalon is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fighting, Normal, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Blacephalon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Blacephalon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Blacephalon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Blacephalon from raids will have 1931 CP at level 20, or 2402 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1842. If you see 1931 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Blacephalon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Blacephalon 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 Blacephalon?
For the best moveset for Blacephalon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Blacephalon 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 Blacephalon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Blacephalon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. 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 Blacephalon in raids?
Weather boost information for Blacephalon is not currently available. Fire-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.