Cottonee Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Cottonee in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Cottonee
Cottonee is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Beedrill (Mega) with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb, dealing 80.824 DPS.
Cottonee 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: Cottonee is weak to Poison (double weak!), Fire, Flying, Ice, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Dark, Electric-type moves as Cottonee 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 Cottonee is Mega Beedrill (80.824 DPS), Eternatus (74.588 DPS), and Mega Gengar (73.077 DPS).
Catching Cottonee: After defeating Cottonee, the catch encounter will have a CP between 371 and 410 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 462-510 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Cottonee from raids will have exactly 410 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 Cottonee?
The best counter for Cottonee is Mega Beedrill with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb, dealing 80.824 DPS. Other top options include Eternatus (74.588 DPS) and Mega Gengar (73.077 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Cottonee?
Cottonee 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 Cottonee weak to?
Cottonee is weak to Poison (double weak), Fire, Flying, Ice, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Cottonee be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Cottonee's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Cottonee from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Cottonee from raids will have 410 CP at level 20, or 510 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 371. If you see 410 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Cottonee worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Cottonee 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 Cottonee?
For the best moveset for Cottonee itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Cottonee 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 Cottonee without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Cottonee can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (74.588 DPS) and Naganadel (70.353 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 Cottonee in raids?
Weather boost information for Cottonee is not currently available. Grass-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.