Finneon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Finneon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Finneon
Finneon is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 63.500 DPS.
Finneon 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: Finneon is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Finneon 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 Finneon is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (63.500 DPS), Regieleki (57.176 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (52.700 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Finneon: After defeating Finneon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 524 and 569 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 651-708 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Finneon from raids will have exactly 569 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 Finneon?
The best counter for Finneon is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 63.500 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (57.176 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (52.700 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Finneon?
Finneon 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 Finneon weak to?
Finneon is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Finneon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Finneon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Finneon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Finneon from raids will have 569 CP at level 20, or 708 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 524. If you see 569 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Finneon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Finneon 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 Finneon?
For the best moveset for Finneon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Finneon 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 Finneon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Finneon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (57.176 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (52.700 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 Finneon in raids?
Weather boost information for Finneon is not currently available. Water-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.