Entei Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Entei in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Entei
Entei is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 38.061 DPS.
Entei 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: Entei is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Entei 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 Entei is Primal Kyogre (38.061 DPS), Primal Groudon (37.400 DPS), and Shadow Groudon (35.500 DPS).
Catching Entei: After defeating Entei, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1947 and 2034 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2423-2530 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Entei from raids will have exactly 2034 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 Entei?
The best counter for Entei is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 38.061 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (37.400 DPS) and Shadow Groudon (35.500 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Entei?
Entei 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 Entei weak to?
Entei is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Entei be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Entei's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Entei from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Entei from raids will have 2034 CP at level 20, or 2530 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1947. If you see 2034 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Entei worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Entei 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 Entei?
For the best moveset for Entei itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Entei 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 Entei without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Entei 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 Entei in raids?
Weather boost information for Entei 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.