Fearow Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Fearow in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Fearow
Fearow is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 55.400 DPS.
Fearow 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: Fearow is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Ground, Bug-type moves as Fearow 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 Fearow is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (55.400 DPS), Regieleki (49.176 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (46.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Fearow: After defeating Fearow, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1104 and 1169 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1374-1455 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Fearow from raids will have exactly 1169 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 Fearow?
The best counter for Fearow is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 55.400 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (49.176 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (46.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Fearow?
Fearow 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 Fearow weak to?
Fearow is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Fearow be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Fearow's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Fearow from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Fearow from raids will have 1169 CP at level 20, or 1455 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1104. If you see 1169 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Fearow worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Fearow 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 Fearow?
For the best moveset for Fearow itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Fearow 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 Fearow without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Fearow can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (49.176 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (46.000 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 Fearow in raids?
Weather boost information for Fearow 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.