Cloyster Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Cloyster in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Cloyster
Cloyster is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Ice typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 29.000 DPS.
Cloyster 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: Cloyster is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ice, Water-type moves as Cloyster 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 Cloyster is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (29.000 DPS), Mega Blaziken (28.250 DPS), and Mega Lucario (27.500 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Cloyster: After defeating Cloyster, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1417 and 1492 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1763-1856 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Cloyster from raids will have exactly 1492 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 Cloyster?
The best counter for Cloyster is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 29.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (28.250 DPS) and Mega Lucario (27.500 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Cloyster?
Cloyster 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 Cloyster weak to?
Cloyster is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ice, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Cloyster be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Cloyster's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Cloyster from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Cloyster from raids will have 1492 CP at level 20, or 1856 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1417. If you see 1492 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Cloyster worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Cloyster 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 Cloyster?
For the best moveset for Cloyster itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Cloyster 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 Cloyster without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Cloyster can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (25.529 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (24.200 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 Cloyster in raids?
Weather boost information for Cloyster 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.