Breloom Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Breloom in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Breloom
Breloom is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Fighting typing. The best counter is Mega Rayquaza (Mega) with Air Slash and Hurricane, dealing 68.387 DPS.
Breloom 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: Breloom is weak to Flying (double weak!), Fairy, Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Dark, Electric, Grass-type moves as Breloom 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 Breloom is Mega Rayquaza (68.387 DPS), Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (67.440 DPS), and Shadow Toucannon (66.800 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Breloom: After defeating Breloom, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1463 and 1539 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1820-1915 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Breloom from raids will have exactly 1539 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 Breloom?
The best counter for Breloom is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Hurricane, dealing 68.387 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (67.440 DPS) and Shadow Toucannon (66.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Breloom?
Breloom 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 Breloom weak to?
Breloom is weak to Flying (double weak), Fairy, Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Dark, Electric, Grass, Ground, Rock, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Breloom be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Breloom's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Breloom from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Breloom from raids will have 1539 CP at level 20, or 1915 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1463. If you see 1539 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Breloom worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Breloom 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 Breloom?
For the best moveset for Breloom itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Breloom 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 Breloom without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Breloom can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Enamorus (Incarnate) (56.333 DPS) and Tornadus (Therian) (56.080 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 Breloom in raids?
Weather boost information for Breloom 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.