Chandelure Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Chandelure in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Chandelure
Chandelure is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ghost/Fire typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 36.667 DPS.
Chandelure 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: Chandelure is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fighting, Normal-type moves as Chandelure 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 Chandelure is Mega Gengar (36.667 DPS), Primal Kyogre (36.303 DPS), and Primal Groudon (36.000 DPS).
Catching Chandelure: After defeating Chandelure, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1829 and 1914 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2275-2381 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Chandelure from raids will have exactly 1914 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 Chandelure?
The best counter for Chandelure is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 36.667 DPS. Other top options include Primal Kyogre (36.303 DPS) and Primal Groudon (36.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Chandelure?
Chandelure 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 Chandelure weak to?
Chandelure is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fighting, Normal, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Chandelure be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Chandelure's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Chandelure from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Chandelure from raids will have 1914 CP at level 20, or 2381 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1829. If you see 1914 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Chandelure worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Chandelure 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 Chandelure?
For the best moveset for Chandelure itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Chandelure 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 Chandelure without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Chandelure can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (31.636 DPS) and Blacephalon (30.714 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 Chandelure in raids?
Weather boost information for Chandelure is not currently available. Ghost-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.