Floragato Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Floragato in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Floragato
Floragato is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 52.105 DPS.
Floragato 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: Floragato is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Floragato 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 Floragato is Mega Blaziken (52.105 DPS), Blacephalon (51.111 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (50.526 DPS).
Catching Floragato: After defeating Floragato, the catch encounter will have a CP between 924 and 983 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1150-1223 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Floragato from raids will have exactly 983 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 Floragato?
The best counter for Floragato is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 52.105 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (51.111 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (50.526 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Floragato?
Floragato 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 Floragato weak to?
Floragato is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Floragato be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Floragato's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Floragato from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Floragato from raids will have 983 CP at level 20, or 1223 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 924. If you see 983 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Floragato worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Floragato 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 Floragato?
For the best moveset for Floragato itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Floragato 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 Floragato without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Floragato can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (51.111 DPS) and Eternatus (45.704 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 Floragato in raids?
Weather boost information for Floragato is not currently available. Grass-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.