Foongus Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Foongus in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Foongus
Foongus is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with grass/poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 76.824 DPS. Foongus's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Foongus 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: Foongus is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Electric, Fairy-type moves as Foongus 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 Foongus is Shadow Mewtwo (76.824 DPS), Mega Alakazam (73.778 DPS), and Mega Blaziken (72.947 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Foongus: After defeating Foongus, the catch encounter will have a CP between 527 and 573 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 656-713 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Foongus from raids will have exactly 573 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 Foongus?
The best counter for Foongus is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 76.824 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (73.778 DPS) and Mega Blaziken (72.947 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Foongus?
Foongus 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 Foongus weak to?
Foongus is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Foongus be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Foongus's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Foongus from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Foongus from raids will have 573 CP at level 20, or 713 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 527. If you see 573 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Foongus worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Foongus 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 Foongus?
For the best moveset for Foongus itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Foongus 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 Foongus without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Foongus can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (71.889 DPS) and Mewtwo (64.118 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 Foongus in raids?
Foongus is weather boosted during sunny,cloudy weather. When boosted, Foongus is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (656-713 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.