Fennekin Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Fennekin in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Fennekin
Fennekin is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 64.182 DPS.
Fennekin 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: Fennekin is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Fennekin 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 Fennekin is Primal Kyogre (64.182 DPS), Primal Groudon (63.700 DPS), and Shadow Groudon (58.800 DPS).
Catching Fennekin: After defeating Fennekin, the catch encounter will have a CP between 556 and 602 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 691-749 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Fennekin from raids will have exactly 602 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 Fennekin?
The best counter for Fennekin is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 64.182 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (63.700 DPS) and Shadow Groudon (58.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Fennekin?
Fennekin 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 Fennekin weak to?
Fennekin is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Fennekin be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Fennekin's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Fennekin from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Fennekin from raids will have 602 CP at level 20, or 749 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 556. If you see 602 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Fennekin worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Fennekin 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 Fennekin?
For the best moveset for Fennekin itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Fennekin 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 Fennekin without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Fennekin 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 Fennekin in raids?
Weather boost information for Fennekin 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.