Chespin Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Chespin in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Chespin
Chespin 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 62.316 DPS.
Chespin 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: Chespin is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Chespin 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 Chespin is Mega Blaziken (62.316 DPS), Blacephalon (61.778 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (60.526 DPS).
Catching Chespin: After defeating Chespin, the catch encounter will have a CP between 594 and 642 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 739-798 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Chespin from raids will have exactly 642 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 Chespin?
The best counter for Chespin is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 62.316 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (61.778 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (60.526 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Chespin?
Chespin 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 Chespin weak to?
Chespin is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Chespin be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Chespin's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Chespin from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Chespin from raids will have 642 CP at level 20, or 798 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 594. If you see 642 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Chespin worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Chespin 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 Chespin?
For the best moveset for Chespin itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Chespin 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 Chespin without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Chespin can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (61.778 DPS) and Eternatus (54.444 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 Chespin in raids?
Weather boost information for Chespin 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.