Boltund Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Boltund in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Boltund
Boltund is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Electric typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 49.800 DPS.
Boltund 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: Boltund is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves as Boltund 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 Boltund is Primal Groudon (49.800 DPS), Shadow Groudon (45.600 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (43.167 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Boltund: After defeating Boltund, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1206 and 1274 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1500-1585 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Boltund from raids will have exactly 1274 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 Boltund?
The best counter for Boltund is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 49.800 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (45.600 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (43.167 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Boltund?
Boltund 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 Boltund weak to?
Boltund is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Boltund be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Boltund's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Boltund from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Boltund from raids will have 1274 CP at level 20, or 1585 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1206. If you see 1274 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Boltund worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Boltund 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 Boltund?
For the best moveset for Boltund itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Boltund 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 Boltund without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Boltund can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (42.818 DPS) and Groudon (37.400 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 Boltund in raids?
Weather boost information for Boltund is not currently available. Electric-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.