Grovyle Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Grovyle in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Grovyle
Grovyle 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 55.368 DPS.
Grovyle 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: Grovyle is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Grovyle 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 Grovyle is Mega Blaziken (55.368 DPS), Blacephalon (54.444 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (53.789 DPS).
Catching Grovyle: After defeating Grovyle, the catch encounter will have a CP between 920 and 979 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1144-1218 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Grovyle from raids will have exactly 979 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 Grovyle?
The best counter for Grovyle is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 55.368 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (54.444 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (53.789 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Grovyle?
Grovyle 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 Grovyle weak to?
Grovyle is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Grovyle be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Grovyle's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Grovyle from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Grovyle from raids will have 979 CP at level 20, or 1218 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 920. If you see 979 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Grovyle worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Grovyle 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 Grovyle?
For the best moveset for Grovyle itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Grovyle 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 Grovyle without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Grovyle can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (54.444 DPS) and Eternatus (47.926 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 Grovyle in raids?
Weather boost information for Grovyle 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.