Frillish Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Frillish in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Frillish
Frillish is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Ghost typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 54.600 DPS.
Frillish 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: Frillish is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Bug-type moves as Frillish 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 Frillish is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (54.600 DPS), Mega Gengar (49.067 DPS), and Regieleki (47.647 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Frillish: After defeating Frillish, the catch encounter will have a CP between 685 and 736 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 852-916 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Frillish from raids will have exactly 736 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 Frillish?
The best counter for Frillish is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 54.600 DPS. Other top options include Mega Gengar (49.067 DPS) and Regieleki (47.647 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Frillish?
Frillish 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 Frillish weak to?
Frillish is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Fire, Ice, Poison, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Frillish be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Frillish's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Frillish from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Frillish from raids will have 736 CP at level 20, or 916 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 685. If you see 736 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Frillish worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Frillish 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 Frillish?
For the best moveset for Frillish itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Frillish 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 Frillish without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Frillish can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (47.647 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (45.800 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 Frillish in raids?
Weather boost information for Frillish is not currently available. Water-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.