Burmy (Plant) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Burmy (Plant) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Burmy (Plant)
Burmy (Plant) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 79.684 DPS.
Burmy (Plant) 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: Burmy (Plant) is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves as Burmy (Plant) 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 Burmy (Plant) is Mega Blaziken (79.684 DPS), Blacephalon (78.667 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (76.947 DPS).
Catching Burmy (Plant): After defeating Burmy (Plant), the catch encounter will have a CP between 253 and 286 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 315-355 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Burmy (Plant) from raids will have exactly 286 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 Burmy (Plant)?
The best counter for Burmy (Plant) is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 79.684 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (78.667 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (76.947 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Burmy (Plant)?
Burmy (Plant) 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 Burmy (Plant) weak to?
Burmy (Plant) is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Burmy (Plant) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Burmy (Plant)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Burmy (Plant) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Burmy (Plant) from raids will have 286 CP at level 20, or 355 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 253. If you see 286 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Burmy (Plant) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Burmy (Plant) 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 Burmy (Plant)?
For the best moveset for Burmy (Plant) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Burmy (Plant) 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 Burmy (Plant) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Burmy (Plant) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (78.667 DPS) and Reshiram (67.857 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 Burmy (Plant) in raids?
Weather boost information for Burmy (Plant) is not currently available. Bug-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.