Ferrothorn Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Ferrothorn in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Ferrothorn
Ferrothorn is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 47.684 DPS.
Ferrothorn 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: Ferrothorn is weak to Fire (double weak!), Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Dragon, Electric-type moves as Ferrothorn 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 Ferrothorn is Mega Blaziken (47.684 DPS), Blacephalon (47.000 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (46.105 DPS).
Catching Ferrothorn: After defeating Ferrothorn, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1289 and 1359 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1604-1691 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Ferrothorn from raids will have exactly 1359 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 Ferrothorn?
The best counter for Ferrothorn is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 47.684 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (47.000 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (46.105 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Ferrothorn?
Ferrothorn 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 Ferrothorn weak to?
Ferrothorn is weak to Fire (double weak), Fighting-type attacks. It resists Grass, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Ferrothorn be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Ferrothorn's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Ferrothorn from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Ferrothorn from raids will have 1359 CP at level 20, or 1691 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1289. If you see 1359 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Ferrothorn worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Ferrothorn 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 Ferrothorn?
For the best moveset for Ferrothorn itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Ferrothorn 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 Ferrothorn without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Ferrothorn can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (47.000 DPS) and Reshiram (40.429 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 Ferrothorn in raids?
Weather boost information for Ferrothorn is not currently available. Grass-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.