Charcadet Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Charcadet in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Charcadet
Charcadet is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 87.879 DPS.
Charcadet 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: Charcadet is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Charcadet 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 Charcadet is Primal Kyogre (87.879 DPS), Primal Groudon (87.300 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (80.606 DPS).
Catching Charcadet: After defeating Charcadet, the catch encounter will have a CP between 389 and 429 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 485-533 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Charcadet from raids will have exactly 429 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 Charcadet?
The best counter for Charcadet is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 87.879 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (87.300 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (80.606 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Charcadet?
Charcadet 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 Charcadet weak to?
Charcadet is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Charcadet be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Charcadet's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Charcadet from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Charcadet from raids will have 429 CP at level 20, or 533 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 389. If you see 429 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Charcadet worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Charcadet 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 Charcadet?
For the best moveset for Charcadet itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Charcadet 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 Charcadet without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Charcadet can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. 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 Charcadet in raids?
Weather boost information for Charcadet is not currently available. Fire-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.