Crocalor Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Crocalor in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Crocalor
Crocalor is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 49.100 DPS.
Crocalor 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: Crocalor is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Crocalor 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 Crocalor is Primal Groudon (49.100 DPS), Primal Kyogre (48.424 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (45.091 DPS).
Catching Crocalor: After defeating Crocalor, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1070 and 1134 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1331-1411 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Crocalor from raids will have exactly 1134 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 Crocalor?
The best counter for Crocalor is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 49.100 DPS. Other top options include Primal Kyogre (48.424 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (45.091 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Crocalor?
Crocalor 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 Crocalor weak to?
Crocalor is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Crocalor be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Crocalor's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Crocalor from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Crocalor from raids will have 1134 CP at level 20, or 1411 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1070. If you see 1134 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Crocalor worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Crocalor 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 Crocalor?
For the best moveset for Crocalor itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Crocalor 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 Crocalor without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Crocalor can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. 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 Crocalor in raids?
Weather boost information for Crocalor 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.