Furret Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Furret in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Furret
Furret is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 56.375 DPS.
Furret 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: Furret is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Furret 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 Furret is Mega Blaziken (56.375 DPS), Mega Lucario (55.833 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (49.500 DPS).
Catching Furret: After defeating Furret, the catch encounter will have a CP between 968 and 1029 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1204-1280 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Furret from raids will have exactly 1029 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 Furret?
The best counter for Furret is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 56.375 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (55.833 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (49.500 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Furret?
Furret 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 Furret weak to?
Furret is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Furret be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Furret's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Furret from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Furret from raids will have 1029 CP at level 20, or 1280 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 968. If you see 1029 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Furret worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Furret 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 Furret?
For the best moveset for Furret itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Furret 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 Furret without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Furret can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (44.444 DPS) and Lucario (43.000 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 Furret in raids?
Weather boost information for Furret is not currently available. Normal-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.