Floatzel Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Floatzel in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Floatzel
Floatzel 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 64.300 DPS.
Floatzel 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: Floatzel is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Floatzel 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 Floatzel is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (64.300 DPS), Regieleki (58.118 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (53.800 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Floatzel: After defeating Floatzel, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1357 and 1431 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1688-1780 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Floatzel from raids will have exactly 1431 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 Floatzel?
The best counter for Floatzel is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 64.300 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (58.118 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (53.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Floatzel?
Floatzel 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 Floatzel weak to?
Floatzel is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Floatzel be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Floatzel's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Floatzel from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Floatzel from raids will have 1431 CP at level 20, or 1780 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1357. If you see 1431 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Floatzel worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Floatzel 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 Floatzel?
For the best moveset for Floatzel itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Floatzel 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 Floatzel without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Floatzel can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (58.118 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (53.800 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 Floatzel in raids?
Weather boost information for Floatzel 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.