Crabominable Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Crabominable in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Crabominable
Crabominable is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting/Ice typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 51.125 DPS.
Crabominable 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: Crabominable is weak to Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Psychic, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Ice-type moves as Crabominable 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 Crabominable is Mega Blaziken (51.125 DPS), Shadow Mewtwo (50.706 DPS), and Mega Lucario (50.667 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Crabominable: After defeating Crabominable, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1623 and 1702 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2018-2118 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Crabominable from raids will have exactly 1702 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 Crabominable?
The best counter for Crabominable is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 51.125 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Mewtwo (50.706 DPS) and Mega Lucario (50.667 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Crabominable?
Crabominable 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 Crabominable weak to?
Crabominable is weak to Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Psychic, Steel-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Ice-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Crabominable be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Crabominable's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Crabominable from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Crabominable from raids will have 1702 CP at level 20, or 2118 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1623. If you see 1702 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Crabominable worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Crabominable 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 Crabominable?
For the best moveset for Crabominable itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Crabominable 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 Crabominable without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Crabominable can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (47.444 DPS) and Zacian (Crowned sword) (43.500 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 Crabominable in raids?
Weather boost information for Crabominable 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.