Flaaffy Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Flaaffy in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Flaaffy
Flaaffy is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Electric typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 59.500 DPS.
Flaaffy 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: Flaaffy is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves as Flaaffy 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 Flaaffy is Primal Groudon (59.500 DPS), Shadow Groudon (54.700 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (51.917 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Flaaffy: After defeating Flaaffy, the catch encounter will have a CP between 834 and 891 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1038-1108 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Flaaffy from raids will have exactly 891 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 Flaaffy?
The best counter for Flaaffy is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 59.500 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (54.700 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (51.917 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Flaaffy?
Flaaffy 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 Flaaffy weak to?
Flaaffy is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Flaaffy be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Flaaffy's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Flaaffy from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Flaaffy from raids will have 891 CP at level 20, or 1108 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 834. If you see 891 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Flaaffy worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Flaaffy 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 Flaaffy?
For the best moveset for Flaaffy itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Flaaffy 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 Flaaffy without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Flaaffy can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (51.727 DPS) and Groudon (45.600 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 Flaaffy in raids?
Weather boost information for Flaaffy is not currently available. Electric-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.