Carnivine Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Carnivine in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Carnivine
Carnivine is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 48.947 DPS.
Carnivine 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: Carnivine is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Carnivine 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 Carnivine is Mega Blaziken (48.947 DPS), Blacephalon (48.222 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (47.474 DPS).
Catching Carnivine: After defeating Carnivine, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1197 and 1264 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1489-1573 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Carnivine from raids will have exactly 1264 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 Carnivine?
The best counter for Carnivine is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 48.947 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (48.222 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (47.474 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Carnivine?
Carnivine 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 Carnivine weak to?
Carnivine is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Carnivine be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Carnivine's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Carnivine from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Carnivine from raids will have 1264 CP at level 20, or 1573 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1197. If you see 1264 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Carnivine worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Carnivine 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 Carnivine?
For the best moveset for Carnivine itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Carnivine 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 Carnivine without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Carnivine can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (48.222 DPS) and Eternatus (42.667 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 Carnivine in raids?
Weather boost information for Carnivine 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.