Fidough Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Fidough in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Fidough
Fidough is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Lucario (Mega) with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 47.600 DPS.
Fidough 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: Fidough is weak to Poison, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Fidough 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 Fidough is Mega Lucario (47.600 DPS), Shadow Metagross (47.467 DPS), and Mega Metagross (45.867 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Fidough: After defeating Fidough, the catch encounter will have a CP between 532 and 577 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 661-718 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Fidough from raids will have exactly 577 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 Fidough?
The best counter for Fidough is Mega Lucario with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 47.600 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Metagross (47.467 DPS) and Mega Metagross (45.867 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Fidough?
Fidough 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 Fidough weak to?
Fidough is weak to Poison, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fighting-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Fidough be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Fidough's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Fidough from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Fidough from raids will have 577 CP at level 20, or 718 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 532. If you see 577 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Fidough worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Fidough 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 Fidough?
For the best moveset for Fidough itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Fidough 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 Fidough without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Fidough can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Deoxys (Attack) (42.000 DPS) and Eternatus (41.059 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 Fidough in raids?
Weather boost information for Fidough is not currently available. Fairy-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.