Flareon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Flareon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Flareon
Flareon is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 36.545 DPS.
Flareon 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: Flareon is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Flareon 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 Flareon is Primal Kyogre (36.545 DPS), Primal Groudon (36.400 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (33.576 DPS).
Catching Flareon: After defeating Flareon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1693 and 1774 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2106-2207 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Flareon from raids will have exactly 1774 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 Flareon?
The best counter for Flareon is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 36.545 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (36.400 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (33.576 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Flareon?
Flareon 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 Flareon weak to?
Flareon is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Flareon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Flareon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Flareon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Flareon from raids will have 1774 CP at level 20, or 2207 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1693. If you see 1774 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Flareon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Flareon 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 Flareon?
For the best moveset for Flareon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Flareon 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 Flareon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Flareon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. 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 Flareon in raids?
Weather boost information for Flareon is not currently available. Fire-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.