Chikorita Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Chikorita in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Chikorita
Chikorita 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 54.211 DPS.
Chikorita 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: Chikorita is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Chikorita 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 Chikorita is Mega Blaziken (54.211 DPS), Blacephalon (53.667 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (52.632 DPS).
Catching Chikorita: After defeating Chikorita, the catch encounter will have a CP between 503 and 547 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 626-681 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Chikorita from raids will have exactly 547 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 Chikorita?
The best counter for Chikorita is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 54.211 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (53.667 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (52.632 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Chikorita?
Chikorita 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 Chikorita weak to?
Chikorita is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Chikorita be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Chikorita's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Chikorita from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Chikorita from raids will have 547 CP at level 20, or 681 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 503. If you see 547 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Chikorita worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Chikorita 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 Chikorita?
For the best moveset for Chikorita itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Chikorita 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 Chikorita without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Chikorita can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (53.667 DPS) and Eternatus (47.630 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 Chikorita in raids?
Weather boost information for Chikorita 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.