Galvantula Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Galvantula in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Galvantula
Galvantula is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Electric typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 52.105 DPS.
Galvantula 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: Galvantula is weak to Fire, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fighting, Grass-type moves as Galvantula 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 Galvantula is Mega Blaziken (52.105 DPS), Blacephalon (51.111 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (50.526 DPS).
Catching Galvantula: After defeating Galvantula, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1223 and 1292 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1521-1607 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Galvantula from raids will have exactly 1292 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 Galvantula?
The best counter for Galvantula is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 52.105 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (51.111 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (50.526 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Galvantula?
Galvantula 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 Galvantula weak to?
Galvantula is weak to Fire, Rock-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fighting, Grass, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Galvantula be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Galvantula's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Galvantula from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Galvantula from raids will have 1292 CP at level 20, or 1607 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1223. If you see 1292 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Galvantula worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Galvantula 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 Galvantula?
For the best moveset for Galvantula itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Galvantula 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 Galvantula without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Galvantula can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (51.111 DPS) and Reshiram (43.786 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 Galvantula in raids?
Weather boost information for Galvantula is not currently available. Bug-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.