Clawitzer Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Clawitzer in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Clawitzer
Clawitzer is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 42.900 DPS.
Clawitzer 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: Clawitzer is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Clawitzer 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 Clawitzer is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (42.900 DPS), Regieleki (38.706 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (35.900 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Clawitzer: After defeating Clawitzer, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1542 and 1618 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1918-2013 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Clawitzer from raids will have exactly 1618 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 Clawitzer?
The best counter for Clawitzer is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 42.900 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (38.706 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (35.900 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Clawitzer?
Clawitzer 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 Clawitzer weak to?
Clawitzer is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Clawitzer be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Clawitzer's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Clawitzer from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Clawitzer from raids will have 1618 CP at level 20, or 2013 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1542. If you see 1618 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Clawitzer worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Clawitzer 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 Clawitzer?
For the best moveset for Clawitzer itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Clawitzer 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 Clawitzer without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Clawitzer can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (38.706 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (35.900 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 Clawitzer in raids?
Weather boost information for Clawitzer is not currently available. Water-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.