Grotle Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Grotle in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Grotle
Grotle 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 46.316 DPS.
Grotle 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: Grotle is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Grotle 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 Grotle is Mega Blaziken (46.316 DPS), Blacephalon (45.778 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (44.842 DPS).
Catching Grotle: After defeating Grotle, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1044 and 1107 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1299-1377 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Grotle from raids will have exactly 1107 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 Grotle?
The best counter for Grotle is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 46.316 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (45.778 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (44.842 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Grotle?
Grotle 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 Grotle weak to?
Grotle is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Grotle be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Grotle's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Grotle from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Grotle from raids will have 1107 CP at level 20, or 1377 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1044. If you see 1107 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Grotle worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Grotle 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 Grotle?
For the best moveset for Grotle itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Grotle 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 Grotle without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Grotle can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (45.778 DPS) and Eternatus (40.815 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 Grotle in raids?
Weather boost information for Grotle 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.