Clodsire Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Clodsire in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Clodsire
Clodsire is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison/Ground typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 46.353 DPS.
Clodsire 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: Clodsire is weak to Ground, Ice, Psychic, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Poison, Bug-type moves as Clodsire 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 Clodsire is Shadow Mewtwo (46.353 DPS), Mega Alakazam (44.667 DPS), and Primal Kyogre (43.636 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Clodsire: After defeating Clodsire, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1077 and 1143 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1340-1422 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Clodsire from raids will have exactly 1143 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 Clodsire?
The best counter for Clodsire is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 46.353 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (44.667 DPS) and Primal Kyogre (43.636 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Clodsire?
Clodsire 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 Clodsire weak to?
Clodsire is weak to Ground, Ice, Psychic, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Clodsire be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Clodsire's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Clodsire from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Clodsire from raids will have 1143 CP at level 20, or 1422 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1077. If you see 1143 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Clodsire worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Clodsire 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 Clodsire?
For the best moveset for Clodsire itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Clodsire 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 Clodsire without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Clodsire can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (38.824 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (37.778 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 Clodsire in raids?
Weather boost information for Clodsire is not currently available. Poison-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.