Cutiefly Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Cutiefly in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Cutiefly
Cutiefly is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with bug/fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 81.579 DPS. Cutiefly's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Cutiefly 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: Cutiefly is weak to Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Fighting, Bug-type moves as Cutiefly 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 Cutiefly is Mega Blaziken (81.579 DPS), Blacephalon (80.667 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (79.368 DPS).
Catching Cutiefly: After defeating Cutiefly, the catch encounter will have a CP between 477 and 520 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 593-647 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Cutiefly from raids will have exactly 520 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 Cutiefly?
The best counter for Cutiefly is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 81.579 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (80.667 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (79.368 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Cutiefly?
Cutiefly 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 Cutiefly weak to?
Cutiefly is weak to Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Fighting, Bug, Dark, Grass, Ground-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Cutiefly be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Cutiefly's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Cutiefly from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Cutiefly from raids will have 520 CP at level 20, or 647 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 477. If you see 520 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Cutiefly worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Cutiefly 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 Cutiefly?
For the best moveset for Cutiefly itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Cutiefly 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 Cutiefly without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Cutiefly 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 Cutiefly in raids?
Cutiefly is weather boosted during rainy,cloudy weather. When boosted, Cutiefly is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (593-647 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.