Charjabug Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Charjabug in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Charjabug
Charjabug is a 3-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with bug/electric typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 41.263 DPS. Charjabug's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Charjabug 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: Charjabug is weak to Fire, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fighting, Grass-type moves as Charjabug 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 Charjabug is Mega Blaziken (41.263 DPS), Blacephalon (40.778 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (39.895 DPS).
Catching Charjabug: After defeating Charjabug, the catch encounter will have a CP between 934 and 994 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1163-1236 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Charjabug from raids will have exactly 994 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 Charjabug?
The best counter for Charjabug is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 41.263 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (40.778 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (39.895 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Charjabug?
Charjabug 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 Charjabug weak to?
Charjabug is weak to Fire, Rock-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fighting, Grass, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Charjabug be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Charjabug's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Charjabug from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Charjabug from raids will have 994 CP at level 20, or 1236 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 934. If you see 994 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Charjabug worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Charjabug 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 Charjabug?
For the best moveset for Charjabug itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Charjabug 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 Charjabug without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Charjabug can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (40.778 DPS) and Reshiram (35.286 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 Charjabug in raids?
Charjabug is weather boosted during rainy weather. When boosted, Charjabug is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (1163-1236 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.