Cradily Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Cradily in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Cradily
Cradily is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock/Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 36.875 DPS.
Cradily 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: Cradily is weak to Bug, Fighting, Ice, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Normal-type moves as Cradily 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 Cradily is Mega Blaziken (36.875 DPS), Mega Lucario (36.333 DPS), and Shadow Metagross (32.500 DPS).
Catching Cradily: After defeating Cradily, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1226 and 1294 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1525-1610 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Cradily from raids will have exactly 1294 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
Quick Stats
Weak To
Best Counters
Budget Counters (No Shadow / No Mega)
Catch CP
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Cradily?
The best counter for Cradily is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 36.875 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (36.333 DPS) and Shadow Metagross (32.500 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Cradily?
Cradily 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 Cradily weak to?
Cradily is weak to Bug, Fighting, Ice, Steel-type attacks. It resists Electric, Normal-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Cradily be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Cradily's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Cradily from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Cradily from raids will have 1294 CP at level 20, or 1610 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1226. If you see 1294 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Cradily worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Cradily 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 Cradily?
For the best moveset for Cradily itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Cradily 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 Cradily without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Cradily can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (29.667 DPS) and Kyurem (White) (28.095 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 Cradily in raids?
Weather boost information for Cradily is not currently available. Rock-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.