Bronzong Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Bronzong in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Bronzong
Bronzong is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Steel/Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 31.474 DPS.
Bronzong 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: Bronzong is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Psychic, Dragon-type moves as Bronzong 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 Bronzong is Mega Blaziken (31.474 DPS), Primal Groudon (31.000 DPS), and Blacephalon (30.778 DPS).
Catching Bronzong: After defeating Bronzong, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1242 and 1311 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1545-1631 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Bronzong from raids will have exactly 1311 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 Bronzong?
The best counter for Bronzong is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 31.474 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (31.000 DPS) and Blacephalon (30.778 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Bronzong?
Bronzong 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 Bronzong weak to?
Bronzong is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type attacks. It resists Poison, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Bronzong be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Bronzong's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Bronzong from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Bronzong from raids will have 1311 CP at level 20, or 1631 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1242. If you see 1311 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Bronzong worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Bronzong 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 Bronzong?
For the best moveset for Bronzong itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Bronzong 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 Bronzong without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Bronzong can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (30.778 DPS) and Landorus (Therian) (27.091 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 Bronzong in raids?
Weather boost information for Bronzong is not currently available. Steel-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.