Cascoon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Cascoon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Cascoon
Cascoon 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 86.000 DPS.
Cascoon 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: Cascoon is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves as Cascoon 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 Cascoon is Mega Blaziken (86.000 DPS), Blacephalon (84.778 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (83.158 DPS).
Catching Cascoon: After defeating Cascoon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 289 and 324 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 360-403 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Cascoon from raids will have exactly 324 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 Cascoon?
The best counter for Cascoon is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 86.000 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (84.778 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (83.158 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Cascoon?
Cascoon 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 Cascoon weak to?
Cascoon is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Cascoon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Cascoon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Cascoon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Cascoon from raids will have 324 CP at level 20, or 403 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 289. If you see 324 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Cascoon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Cascoon 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 Cascoon?
For the best moveset for Cascoon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Cascoon 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 Cascoon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Cascoon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (84.778 DPS) and Reshiram (72.929 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 Cascoon in raids?
Weather boost information for Cascoon 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.