Cubchoo Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Cubchoo in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Cubchoo
Cubchoo is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ice typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 95.375 DPS.
Cubchoo 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: Cubchoo is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Ice-type moves as Cubchoo 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 Cubchoo is Mega Blaziken (95.375 DPS), Mega Lucario (94.500 DPS), and Blacephalon (88.222 DPS).
Catching Cubchoo: After defeating Cubchoo, the catch encounter will have a CP between 577 and 626 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 718-778 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Cubchoo from raids will have exactly 626 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 Cubchoo?
The best counter for Cubchoo is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 95.375 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (94.500 DPS) and Blacephalon (88.222 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Cubchoo?
Cubchoo 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 Cubchoo weak to?
Cubchoo is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Ice-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Cubchoo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Cubchoo's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Cubchoo from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Cubchoo from raids will have 626 CP at level 20, or 778 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 577. If you see 626 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Cubchoo worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Cubchoo 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 Cubchoo?
For the best moveset for Cubchoo itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Cubchoo 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 Cubchoo without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Cubchoo can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (88.222 DPS) and Reshiram (76.000 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 Cubchoo in raids?
Weather boost information for Cubchoo is not currently available. Ice-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.