Chesnaught Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Chesnaught in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Chesnaught
Chesnaught is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Fighting typing. The best counter is Mega Rayquaza (Mega) with Air Slash and Hurricane, dealing 48.645 DPS.
Chesnaught 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: Chesnaught is weak to Flying (double weak!), Fairy, Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Dark, Electric, Grass-type moves as Chesnaught 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 Chesnaught is Mega Rayquaza (48.645 DPS), Shadow Toucannon (47.467 DPS), and Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (47.440 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Chesnaught: After defeating Chesnaught, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1651 and 1730 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2054-2152 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Chesnaught from raids will have exactly 1730 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 Chesnaught?
The best counter for Chesnaught is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Hurricane, dealing 48.645 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Toucannon (47.467 DPS) and Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (47.440 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Chesnaught?
Chesnaught 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 Chesnaught weak to?
Chesnaught is weak to Flying (double weak), Fairy, Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Dark, Electric, Grass, Ground, Rock, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Chesnaught be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Chesnaught's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Chesnaught from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Chesnaught from raids will have 1730 CP at level 20, or 2152 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1651. If you see 1730 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Chesnaught worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Chesnaught 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 Chesnaught?
For the best moveset for Chesnaught itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Chesnaught 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 Chesnaught without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Chesnaught can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Enamorus (Incarnate) (39.833 DPS) and Tornadus (Therian) (39.520 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 Chesnaught in raids?
Weather boost information for Chesnaught 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.