Gossifleur Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Gossifleur in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Gossifleur
Gossifleur is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 63.684 DPS.
Gossifleur 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: Gossifleur is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Gossifleur 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 Gossifleur is Mega Blaziken (63.684 DPS), Blacephalon (63.000 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (61.895 DPS).
Catching Gossifleur: After defeating Gossifleur, the catch encounter will have a CP between 356 and 394 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 443-490 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Gossifleur from raids will have exactly 394 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 Gossifleur?
The best counter for Gossifleur is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 63.684 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (63.000 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (61.895 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Gossifleur?
Gossifleur 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 Gossifleur weak to?
Gossifleur is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Gossifleur be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Gossifleur's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Gossifleur from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Gossifleur from raids will have 394 CP at level 20, or 490 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 356. If you see 394 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Gossifleur worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Gossifleur 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 Gossifleur?
For the best moveset for Gossifleur itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Gossifleur 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 Gossifleur without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Gossifleur can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (63.000 DPS) and Eternatus (55.778 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 Gossifleur in raids?
Gossifleur is weather boosted during sunny weather. When boosted, Gossifleur is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (443-490 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.