Heliolisk Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Heliolisk in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Heliolisk
Heliolisk is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Electric/Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 42.375 DPS.
Heliolisk 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: Heliolisk is weak to Fighting, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Electric, Flying-type moves as Heliolisk 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 Heliolisk is Mega Blaziken (42.375 DPS), Mega Lucario (41.667 DPS), and Primal Groudon (39.600 DPS).
Catching Heliolisk: After defeating Heliolisk, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1448 and 1523 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1802-1894 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Heliolisk from raids will have exactly 1523 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 Heliolisk?
The best counter for Heliolisk is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 42.375 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (41.667 DPS) and Primal Groudon (39.600 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Heliolisk?
Heliolisk 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 Heliolisk weak to?
Heliolisk is weak to Fighting, Ground-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Heliolisk be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Heliolisk's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Heliolisk from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Heliolisk from raids will have 1523 CP at level 20, or 1894 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1448. If you see 1523 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Heliolisk worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Heliolisk 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 Heliolisk?
For the best moveset for Heliolisk itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Heliolisk 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 Heliolisk without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Heliolisk can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (33.556 DPS) and Landorus (Therian) (33.364 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 Heliolisk in raids?
Weather boost information for Heliolisk is not currently available. Electric-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.