Crustle Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Crustle in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Crustle
Crustle is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Rock typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 33.273 DPS.
Crustle 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: Crustle is weak to Rock, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Normal, Poison-type moves as Crustle 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 Crustle is Primal Kyogre (33.273 DPS), Shadow Kyogre (30.424 DPS), and Shadow Metagross (29.867 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Crustle: After defeating Crustle, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1416 and 1488 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1761-1852 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Crustle from raids will have exactly 1488 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 Crustle?
The best counter for Crustle is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 33.273 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Kyogre (30.424 DPS) and Shadow Metagross (29.867 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Crustle?
Crustle 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 Crustle weak to?
Crustle is weak to Rock, Steel, Water-type attacks. It resists Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Crustle be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Crustle's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Crustle from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Crustle from raids will have 1488 CP at level 20, or 1852 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1416. If you see 1488 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Crustle worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Crustle 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 Crustle?
For the best moveset for Crustle itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Crustle 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.
What weather boosts Crustle in raids?
Weather boost information for Crustle is not currently available. Bug-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.