Clobbopus Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Clobbopus in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Clobbopus
Clobbopus is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 67.647 DPS.
Clobbopus 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: Clobbopus is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves as Clobbopus 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 Clobbopus is Shadow Mewtwo (67.647 DPS), Mega Alakazam (65.556 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (59.935 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Clobbopus: After defeating Clobbopus, the catch encounter will have a CP between 617 and 666 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 768-828 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Clobbopus from raids will have exactly 666 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 Clobbopus?
The best counter for Clobbopus is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 67.647 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (65.556 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (59.935 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Clobbopus?
Clobbopus 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 Clobbopus weak to?
Clobbopus is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Clobbopus be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Clobbopus's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Clobbopus from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Clobbopus from raids will have 666 CP at level 20, or 828 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 617. If you see 666 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Clobbopus worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Clobbopus 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 Clobbopus?
For the best moveset for Clobbopus itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Clobbopus 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 Clobbopus without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Clobbopus can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (56.706 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (55.556 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 Clobbopus in raids?
Weather boost information for Clobbopus is not currently available. Fighting-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.