Combusken Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Combusken in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Combusken
Combusken is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire/Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 60.941 DPS.
Combusken 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: Combusken is weak to Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Fire-type moves as Combusken 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 Combusken is Shadow Mewtwo (60.941 DPS), Mega Alakazam (58.667 DPS), and Primal Kyogre (56.909 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Combusken: After defeating Combusken, the catch encounter will have a CP between 908 and 967 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1130-1204 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Combusken from raids will have exactly 967 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 Combusken?
The best counter for Combusken is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 60.941 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (58.667 DPS) and Primal Kyogre (56.909 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Combusken?
Combusken 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 Combusken weak to?
Combusken is weak to Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Combusken be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Combusken's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Combusken from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Combusken from raids will have 967 CP at level 20, or 1204 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 908. If you see 967 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Combusken worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Combusken 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 Combusken?
For the best moveset for Combusken itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Combusken 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 Combusken without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Combusken can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (50.706 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (49.667 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 Combusken in raids?
Weather boost information for Combusken 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.