Fraxure Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Fraxure in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Fraxure
Fraxure is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dragon typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 60.000 DPS.
Fraxure 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: Fraxure is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fire, Grass-type moves as Fraxure 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 Fraxure is Eternatus (60.000 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (57.167 DPS), and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (54.303 DPS).
Catching Fraxure: After defeating Fraxure, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1238 and 1308 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1541-1628 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Fraxure from raids will have exactly 1308 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 Fraxure?
The best counter for Fraxure is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 60.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (57.167 DPS) and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (54.303 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Fraxure?
Fraxure 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 Fraxure weak to?
Fraxure is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ice-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fire, Grass, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Fraxure be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Fraxure's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Fraxure from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Fraxure from raids will have 1308 CP at level 20, or 1628 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1238. If you see 1308 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Fraxure worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Fraxure 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 Fraxure?
For the best moveset for Fraxure itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Fraxure 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 Fraxure without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Fraxure can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (60.000 DPS) and Kyurem (Black) (47.313 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 Fraxure in raids?
Weather boost information for Fraxure is not currently available. Dragon-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.