Cinderace Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Cinderace in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Cinderace
Cinderace is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 40.606 DPS.
Cinderace 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: Cinderace is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Cinderace 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 Cinderace is Primal Kyogre (40.606 DPS), Primal Groudon (40.300 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (36.667 DPS).
Catching Cinderace: After defeating Cinderace, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1687 and 1767 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2099-2199 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Cinderace from raids will have exactly 1767 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 Cinderace?
The best counter for Cinderace is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 40.606 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (40.300 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (36.667 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Cinderace?
Cinderace 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 Cinderace weak to?
Cinderace is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Cinderace be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Cinderace's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Cinderace from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Cinderace from raids will have 1767 CP at level 20, or 2199 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1687. If you see 1767 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Cinderace worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Cinderace 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 Cinderace?
For the best moveset for Cinderace itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Cinderace 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 Cinderace without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Cinderace 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 Cinderace in raids?
Weather boost information for Cinderace 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.