Bulbasaur Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Bulbasaur in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Bulbasaur
Bulbasaur is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 63.059 DPS.
Bulbasaur 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: Bulbasaur is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Electric, Fairy-type moves as Bulbasaur 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 Bulbasaur is Shadow Mewtwo (63.059 DPS), Mega Alakazam (60.667 DPS), and Mega Blaziken (60.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Bulbasaur: After defeating Bulbasaur, the catch encounter will have a CP between 605 and 653 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 752-812 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Bulbasaur from raids will have exactly 653 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 Bulbasaur?
The best counter for Bulbasaur is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 63.059 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (60.667 DPS) and Mega Blaziken (60.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Bulbasaur?
Bulbasaur 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 Bulbasaur weak to?
Bulbasaur is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Bulbasaur be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Bulbasaur's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Bulbasaur from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Bulbasaur from raids will have 653 CP at level 20, or 812 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 605. If you see 653 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Bulbasaur worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Bulbasaur 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 Bulbasaur?
For the best moveset for Bulbasaur itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Bulbasaur 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 Bulbasaur without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Bulbasaur can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (59.000 DPS) and Mewtwo (52.588 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 Bulbasaur in raids?
Weather boost information for Bulbasaur 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.