Froslass Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Froslass in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Froslass
Froslass is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ice/Ghost typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 44.316 DPS.
Froslass 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: Froslass is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Normal, Bug, Fighting-type moves as Froslass 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 Froslass is Mega Blaziken (44.316 DPS), Mega Gengar (44.267 DPS), and Blacephalon (44.000 DPS).
Catching Froslass: After defeating Froslass, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1129 and 1195 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1405-1486 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Froslass from raids will have exactly 1195 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 Froslass?
The best counter for Froslass is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 44.316 DPS. Other top options include Mega Gengar (44.267 DPS) and Blacephalon (44.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Froslass?
Froslass 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 Froslass weak to?
Froslass is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Normal, Bug, Fighting, Ice, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Froslass be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Froslass's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Froslass from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Froslass from raids will have 1195 CP at level 20, or 1486 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1129. If you see 1195 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Froslass worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Froslass 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 Froslass?
For the best moveset for Froslass itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Froslass 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 Froslass without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Froslass can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (44.000 DPS) and Reshiram (37.357 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 Froslass in raids?
Weather boost information for Froslass is not currently available. Ice-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.