Cetitan Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Cetitan in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Cetitan
Cetitan is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ice typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 57.625 DPS.
Cetitan 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: Cetitan is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Ice-type moves as Cetitan 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 Cetitan is Mega Blaziken (57.625 DPS), Mega Lucario (57.167 DPS), and Blacephalon (53.111 DPS).
Catching Cetitan: After defeating Cetitan, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1737 and 1823 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2161-2268 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Cetitan from raids will have exactly 1823 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 Cetitan?
The best counter for Cetitan is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 57.625 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (57.167 DPS) and Blacephalon (53.111 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Cetitan?
Cetitan 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 Cetitan weak to?
Cetitan is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Ice-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Cetitan be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Cetitan's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Cetitan from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Cetitan from raids will have 1823 CP at level 20, or 2268 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1737. If you see 1823 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Cetitan worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Cetitan 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 Cetitan?
For the best moveset for Cetitan itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Cetitan 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 Cetitan without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Cetitan can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (53.111 DPS) and Reshiram (45.500 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 Cetitan in raids?
Weather boost information for Cetitan is not currently available. Ice-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.