Bronzor Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Bronzor in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Bronzor
Bronzor is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with steel/psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 43.053 DPS. Bronzor's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Bronzor 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: Bronzor is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Psychic, Dragon-type moves as Bronzor 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 Bronzor is Mega Blaziken (43.053 DPS), Blacephalon (42.571 DPS), and Mega Gengar (42.267 DPS).
Catching Bronzor: After defeating Bronzor, the catch encounter will have a CP between 313 and 353 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 389-439 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Bronzor from raids will have exactly 353 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 Bronzor?
The best counter for Bronzor is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 43.053 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (42.571 DPS) and Mega Gengar (42.267 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Bronzor?
Bronzor 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 Bronzor weak to?
Bronzor 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 Bronzor be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Bronzor's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Bronzor from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Bronzor from raids will have 353 CP at level 20, or 439 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 313. If you see 353 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Bronzor worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Bronzor 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 Bronzor?
For the best moveset for Bronzor itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Bronzor 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 Bronzor without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Bronzor can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (42.571 DPS) and Landorus (Therian) (37.000 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 Bronzor in raids?
Bronzor is weather boosted during snow,windy weather. When boosted, Bronzor 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 (389-439 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.