Cherubi Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Cherubi in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Cherubi
Cherubi is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 71.895 DPS.
Cherubi 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: Cherubi is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Cherubi 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 Cherubi is Mega Blaziken (71.895 DPS), Blacephalon (71.111 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (69.895 DPS).
Catching Cherubi: After defeating Cherubi, the catch encounter will have a CP between 512 and 556 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 637-692 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Cherubi from raids will have exactly 556 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 Cherubi?
The best counter for Cherubi is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 71.895 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (71.111 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (69.895 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Cherubi?
Cherubi 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 Cherubi weak to?
Cherubi is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Cherubi be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Cherubi's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Cherubi from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Cherubi from raids will have 556 CP at level 20, or 692 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 512. If you see 556 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Cherubi worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Cherubi 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 Cherubi?
For the best moveset for Cherubi itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Cherubi 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 Cherubi without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Cherubi can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (71.111 DPS) and Eternatus (62.667 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 Cherubi in raids?
Weather boost information for Cherubi is not currently available. Grass-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.