Exploud Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Exploud in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Exploud
Exploud is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 51.375 DPS.
Exploud 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: Exploud is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Exploud 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 Exploud is Mega Blaziken (51.375 DPS), Mega Lucario (51.000 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (45.500 DPS).
Catching Exploud: After defeating Exploud, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1304 and 1375 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1622-1710 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Exploud from raids will have exactly 1375 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 Exploud?
The best counter for Exploud is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 51.375 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (51.000 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (45.500 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Exploud?
Exploud 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 Exploud weak to?
Exploud is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Exploud be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Exploud's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Exploud from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Exploud from raids will have 1375 CP at level 20, or 1710 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1304. If you see 1375 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Exploud worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Exploud 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 Exploud?
For the best moveset for Exploud itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Exploud 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 Exploud without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Exploud can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (40.815 DPS) and Lucario (39.000 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 Exploud in raids?
Weather boost information for Exploud 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.