Fomantis Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Fomantis in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Fomantis
Fomantis 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 103.474 DPS.
Fomantis 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: Fomantis is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Fomantis 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 Fomantis is Mega Blaziken (103.474 DPS), Blacephalon (102.111 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (100.316 DPS).
Catching Fomantis: After defeating Fomantis, the catch encounter will have a CP between 394 and 434 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 490-540 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Fomantis from raids will have exactly 434 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 Fomantis?
The best counter for Fomantis is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 103.474 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (102.111 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (100.316 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Fomantis?
Fomantis 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 Fomantis weak to?
Fomantis is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Fomantis be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Fomantis's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Fomantis from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Fomantis from raids will have 434 CP at level 20, or 540 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 394. If you see 434 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Fomantis worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Fomantis 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 Fomantis?
For the best moveset for Fomantis itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Fomantis 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 Fomantis without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Fomantis can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (102.111 DPS) and Eternatus (90.444 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 Fomantis in raids?
Weather boost information for Fomantis 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.