Flabebe Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Flabebe in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Flabebe
Flabebe 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 49.867 DPS.
Flabebe 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: Flabebe is weak to Poison, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Flabebe 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 Flabebe is Mega Lucario (49.867 DPS), Shadow Metagross (49.600 DPS), and Mega Metagross (48.800 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Flabebe: After defeating Flabebe, the catch encounter will have a CP between 576 and 622 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 716-774 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Flabebe from raids will have exactly 622 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 Flabebe?
The best counter for Flabebe is Mega Lucario with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 49.867 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Metagross (49.600 DPS) and Mega Metagross (48.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Flabebe?
Flabebe 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 Flabebe weak to?
Flabebe is weak to Poison, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fighting-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Flabebe be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Flabebe's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Flabebe from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Flabebe from raids will have 622 CP at level 20, or 774 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 576. If you see 622 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Flabebe worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Flabebe 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 Flabebe?
For the best moveset for Flabebe itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Flabebe 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 Flabebe without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Flabebe can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Deoxys (Attack) (43.484 DPS) and Eternatus (42.824 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 Flabebe in raids?
Weather boost information for Flabebe 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.