Blipbug Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Blipbug in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Blipbug
Blipbug is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with bug typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 98.737 DPS.
Blipbug 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: Blipbug is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves as Blipbug 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 Blipbug is Mega Blaziken (98.737 DPS), Blacephalon (97.444 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (95.684 DPS).
Catching Blipbug: After defeating Blipbug, the catch encounter will have a CP between 182 and 209 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 226-261 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Blipbug from raids will have exactly 209 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 Blipbug?
The best counter for Blipbug is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 98.737 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (97.444 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (95.684 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Blipbug?
Blipbug 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 Blipbug weak to?
Blipbug is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Blipbug be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Blipbug's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Blipbug from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Blipbug from raids will have 209 CP at level 20, or 261 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 182. If you see 209 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Blipbug worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Blipbug 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 Blipbug?
For the best moveset for Blipbug itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Blipbug 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 Blipbug without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Blipbug can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (97.444 DPS) and Reshiram (84.000 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 Blipbug in raids?
Blipbug is weather boosted during rainy weather. When boosted, Blipbug is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (226-261 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.