Charmeleon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Charmeleon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Charmeleon
Charmeleon is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 51.394 DPS.
Charmeleon 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: Charmeleon is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Charmeleon 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 Charmeleon is Primal Kyogre (51.394 DPS), Primal Groudon (51.000 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (48.000 DPS).
Catching Charmeleon: After defeating Charmeleon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 909 and 968 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1131-1204 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Charmeleon from raids will have exactly 968 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 Charmeleon?
The best counter for Charmeleon is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 51.394 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (51.000 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (48.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Charmeleon?
Charmeleon 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 Charmeleon weak to?
Charmeleon is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Charmeleon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Charmeleon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Charmeleon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Charmeleon from raids will have 968 CP at level 20, or 1204 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 909. If you see 968 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Charmeleon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Charmeleon 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 Charmeleon?
For the best moveset for Charmeleon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Charmeleon 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 Charmeleon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Charmeleon 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 Charmeleon in raids?
Weather boost information for Charmeleon 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.