Delphox Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Delphox in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Delphox
Delphox is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire/Psychic typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 35.200 DPS.
Delphox 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: Delphox is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Fairy, Fighting, Fire-type moves as Delphox 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 Delphox is Primal Groudon (35.200 DPS), Primal Kyogre (34.909 DPS), and Mega Gengar (34.533 DPS).
Catching Delphox: After defeating Delphox, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1711 and 1792 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2129-2229 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Delphox from raids will have exactly 1792 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 Delphox?
The best counter for Delphox is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 35.200 DPS. Other top options include Primal Kyogre (34.909 DPS) and Mega Gengar (34.533 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Delphox?
Delphox 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 Delphox weak to?
Delphox is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ice, Psychic, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Delphox be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Delphox's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Delphox from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Delphox from raids will have 1792 CP at level 20, or 2229 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1711. If you see 1792 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Delphox worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Delphox 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 Delphox?
For the best moveset for Delphox itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Delphox 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 Delphox without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Delphox 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 Delphox in raids?
Weather boost information for Delphox 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.