Emboar Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Emboar in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Emboar
Emboar is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire/Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 54.941 DPS.
Emboar 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: Emboar is weak to Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Fire-type moves as Emboar 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 Emboar is Shadow Mewtwo (54.941 DPS), Mega Alakazam (52.889 DPS), and Primal Kyogre (51.273 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Emboar: After defeating Emboar, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1665 and 1747 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2071-2173 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Emboar from raids will have exactly 1747 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
Quick Stats
Weak To
Best Counters
Budget Counters (No Shadow / No Mega)
Catch CP
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Emboar?
The best counter for Emboar is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 54.941 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (52.889 DPS) and Primal Kyogre (51.273 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Emboar?
Emboar 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 Emboar weak to?
Emboar is weak to Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Emboar be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Emboar's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Emboar from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Emboar from raids will have 1747 CP at level 20, or 2173 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1665. If you see 1747 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Emboar worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Emboar 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 Emboar?
For the best moveset for Emboar itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Emboar 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 Emboar without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Emboar can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (46.118 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (44.889 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 Emboar in raids?
Weather boost information for Emboar 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.