Crobat Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Crobat in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Crobat
Crobat is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 41.200 DPS.
Crobat 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: Crobat is weak to Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fighting, Grass-type moves as Crobat 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 Crobat is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (41.200 DPS), Shadow Mewtwo (39.176 DPS), and Mega Alakazam (37.889 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Crobat: After defeating Crobat, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1475 and 1550 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1835-1928 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Crobat from raids will have exactly 1550 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 Crobat?
The best counter for Crobat is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 41.200 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Mewtwo (39.176 DPS) and Mega Alakazam (37.889 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Crobat?
Crobat 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 Crobat weak to?
Crobat is weak to Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fighting, Grass, Fairy, Ground, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Crobat be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Crobat's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Crobat from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Crobat from raids will have 1550 CP at level 20, or 1928 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1475. If you see 1550 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Crobat worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Crobat 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 Crobat?
For the best moveset for Crobat itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Crobat 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 Crobat without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Crobat can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (37.294 DPS) and Deoxys (Attack) (36.194 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 Crobat in raids?
Weather boost information for Crobat is not currently available. Poison-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.