Eevee Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Eevee in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Eevee
Eevee is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 62.500 DPS.
Eevee 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: Eevee is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Eevee 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 Eevee is Mega Blaziken (62.500 DPS), Mega Lucario (61.667 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (54.375 DPS).
Catching Eevee: After defeating Eevee, the catch encounter will have a CP between 580 and 627 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 721-780 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Eevee from raids will have exactly 627 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 Eevee?
The best counter for Eevee is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 62.500 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (61.667 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (54.375 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Eevee?
Eevee 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 Eevee weak to?
Eevee is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Eevee be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Eevee's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Eevee from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Eevee from raids will have 627 CP at level 20, or 780 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 580. If you see 627 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Eevee worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Eevee 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 Eevee?
For the best moveset for Eevee itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Eevee 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 Eevee without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Eevee can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (48.370 DPS) and Lucario (46.500 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 Eevee in raids?
Weather boost information for Eevee is not currently available. Normal-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.