Grubbin Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Grubbin in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Grubbin
Grubbin is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 78.000 DPS.
Grubbin 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: Grubbin is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves as Grubbin 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 Grubbin is Mega Blaziken (78.000 DPS), Blacephalon (76.778 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (75.263 DPS).
Catching Grubbin: After defeating Grubbin, the catch encounter will have a CP between 531 and 576 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 660-717 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Grubbin from raids will have exactly 576 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 Grubbin?
The best counter for Grubbin is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 78.000 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (76.778 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (75.263 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Grubbin?
Grubbin 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 Grubbin weak to?
Grubbin is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Grubbin be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Grubbin's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Grubbin from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Grubbin from raids will have 576 CP at level 20, or 717 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 531. If you see 576 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Grubbin worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Grubbin 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 Grubbin?
For the best moveset for Grubbin itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Grubbin 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 Grubbin without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Grubbin can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (76.778 DPS) and Reshiram (66.214 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 Grubbin in raids?
Weather boost information for Grubbin 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.