Grookey Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Grookey in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Grookey
Grookey is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 72.947 DPS.
Grookey 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: Grookey is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Grookey 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 Grookey is Mega Blaziken (72.947 DPS), Blacephalon (71.889 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (70.316 DPS).
Catching Grookey: After defeating Grookey, the catch encounter will have a CP between 588 and 636 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 731-791 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Grookey from raids will have exactly 636 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 Grookey?
The best counter for Grookey is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 72.947 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (71.889 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (70.316 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Grookey?
Grookey 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 Grookey weak to?
Grookey is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Grookey be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Grookey's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Grookey from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Grookey from raids will have 636 CP at level 20, or 791 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 588. If you see 636 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Grookey worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Grookey 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 Grookey?
For the best moveset for Grookey itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Grookey 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 Grookey without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Grookey can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (71.889 DPS) and Eternatus (63.926 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 Grookey in raids?
Weather boost information for Grookey is not currently available. Grass-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.