Bounsweet Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Bounsweet in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Bounsweet
Bounsweet is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 95.789 DPS.
Bounsweet 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: Bounsweet is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Bounsweet 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 Bounsweet is Mega Blaziken (95.789 DPS), Blacephalon (94.667 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (92.737 DPS).
Catching Bounsweet: After defeating Bounsweet, the catch encounter will have a CP between 243 and 275 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 303-342 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Bounsweet from raids will have exactly 275 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 Bounsweet?
The best counter for Bounsweet is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 95.789 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (94.667 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (92.737 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Bounsweet?
Bounsweet 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 Bounsweet weak to?
Bounsweet is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Bounsweet be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Bounsweet's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Bounsweet from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Bounsweet from raids will have 275 CP at level 20, or 342 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 243. If you see 275 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Bounsweet worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Bounsweet 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 Bounsweet?
For the best moveset for Bounsweet itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Bounsweet 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 Bounsweet without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Bounsweet can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (94.667 DPS) and Eternatus (83.852 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 Bounsweet in raids?
Weather boost information for Bounsweet 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.