Floette Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Floette in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Floette
Floette 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 39.733 DPS.
Floette 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: Floette is weak to Poison, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Floette 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 Floette is Mega Lucario (39.733 DPS), Shadow Metagross (39.600 DPS), and Mega Metagross (38.800 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Floette: After defeating Floette, the catch encounter will have a CP between 840 and 897 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1046-1116 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Floette from raids will have exactly 897 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 Floette?
The best counter for Floette is Mega Lucario with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 39.733 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Metagross (39.600 DPS) and Mega Metagross (38.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Floette?
Floette 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 Floette weak to?
Floette is weak to Poison, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fighting-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Floette be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Floette's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Floette from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Floette from raids will have 897 CP at level 20, or 1116 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 840. If you see 897 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Floette worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Floette 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 Floette?
For the best moveset for Floette itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Floette 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 Floette without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Floette can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Deoxys (Attack) (34.839 DPS) and Eternatus (34.000 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 Floette in raids?
Weather boost information for Floette 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.