Budew Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Budew in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Budew
Budew is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 64.235 DPS.
Budew 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: Budew is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Electric, Fairy-type moves as Budew 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 Budew is Shadow Mewtwo (64.235 DPS), Mega Alakazam (61.778 DPS), and Mega Blaziken (60.632 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Budew: After defeating Budew, the catch encounter will have a CP between 459 and 501 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 571-624 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Budew from raids will have exactly 501 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 Budew?
The best counter for Budew is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 64.235 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (61.778 DPS) and Mega Blaziken (60.632 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Budew?
Budew 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 Budew weak to?
Budew is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Budew be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Budew's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Budew from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Budew from raids will have 501 CP at level 20, or 624 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 459. If you see 501 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Budew worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Budew 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 Budew?
For the best moveset for Budew itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Budew 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 Budew without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Budew can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (59.889 DPS) and Mewtwo (53.647 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 Budew in raids?
Weather boost information for Budew 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.