What are the best counters for Helioptile?

The best counter is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 90.5 DPS.

What is Helioptile weak to?

Helioptile is weak to Fighting, Ground-type attacks.

How many trainers to beat Helioptile?

Helioptile can be defeated by 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters, but 4+ trainers is recommended for a comfortable win.

What CP is a 100% IV Helioptile from raids?

A 100% IV Helioptile has 546 CP at level 20, or 679 CP at level 25 (weather boosted).

Is Helioptile worth raiding in Pokemon GO?

Yes, Helioptile is a 5 raid boss with Electric/Normal typing. It has uses in both PvE raids and PvP.

Helioptile Raid Counters & Weaknesses

Q: Can Helioptile be shiny?

No, shiny Helioptile is not available.

Q: What is the best moveset for Helioptile?

For Helioptile's best moveset when using it as an attacker, check its full Pokemon detail page with DPS calculations for raids and PvP.

Q: Can I beat Helioptile without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes! The best budget counter is Landorus (Therian) with 71.7 DPS. You may need 5-6 trainers with budget teams.

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Helioptile. Tap a row for full stats.

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Mega Blaziken CounterAura Sphere 90.5DPS 2,645TDO 2

Mega Lucario Force PalmAura Sphere 89.7DPS 2,457TDO 3

Primal Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 82.8DPS 4,427TDO 4

Shadow Blaziken CounterAura Sphere 79.6DPS 1,628TDO 5

Shadow Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 75.1DPS 2,681TDO 6

Mega Heracross CounterClose Combat 74.5DPS 2,890TDO 7

Mega Garchomp Mud ShotEarthquake 72.8DPS 3,526TDO 8

Mega Alakazam CounterFocus Blast 72.0DPS 1,988TDO 9

Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 71.7DPS 2,412TDO 10

Shadow Excadrill Mud SlapEarthquake 71.2DPS 1,696TDO 11

Pheromosa Low KickFocus Blast 70.0DPS 945TDO 12

Shadow Mamoswine Mud SlapHigh Horsepower 69.9DPS 1,885TDO 13

Shadow Conkeldurr CounterDynamic Punch 69.2DPS 1,944TDO 14

Lucario Force PalmAura Sphere 68.5DPS 1,545TDO 15

Shadow Garchomp Mud ShotEarthquake 67.7DPS 2,373TDO 16

Shadow Zapdos (Galarian) CounterClose Combat 67.5DPS 2,010TDO 17

Mega Gallade Low KickClose Combat 67.4DPS 2,390TDO 18

Shadow Rhyperior Mud SlapEarthquake 67.3DPS 2,447TDO 19

Shadow Regigigas Hidden PowerCrush Grip 67.0DPS 2,365TDO 20

Shadow Machamp Karate ChopDynamic Punch 66.8DPS 1,673TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

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Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 71.7DPS 2,412TDO 11

Pheromosa Low KickFocus Blast 70.0DPS 945TDO 14

Lucario Force PalmAura Sphere 68.5DPS 1,545TDO

Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

How counters are ranked

Every released Pokemon is simulated at level 40 against Helioptile using the in-game damage formula and the current Game Master move data. Each fast + charged combination is tested; only the best moveset per Pokemon is listed.

DPS is damage per second over a full attack cycle. TDO is the total damage dealt before fainting, so it rewards bulk. Shadow forms are ranked with their 20% Attack boost and 17% Defense penalty; Mega and Primal forms use their boosted base stats.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier: 5
Shiny available: No
Base Attack: 115
Base Defense: 78
Base Stamina: 127

Weak to — use these types

Fighting1.6× Ground1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Ghost0.390625× Electric0.625× Flying0.625× Steel0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs	Lv 20 CP	Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor	502	624
15 / 15 / 15 100%	546	679

Every raid catch has an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 546 CP it is a perfect Helioptile — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty Helioptile goes down with 2 trainers running optimal counters at level 40+. Plan for 4+ if your team is not fully powered up.

Do not bring Ghost, Electric, Flying damage — Helioptile resists it and your lobby will run out of time before it runs out of HP. Everything in the counter list above already hits for super effective damage, so pick the six highest entries you actually own and power up.

On the catch screen, use Golden Razz Berries and aim for Excellent curveball throws.

FAQ

How many trainers do I need to beat Helioptile?

Helioptile can be beaten by 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. 4+ is comfortable, and 5–6 is the safe number in a public lobby where you cannot see anyone's team.

Can I beat Helioptile without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Landorus (Therian) at 71.727 DPS. Budget teams trade about one trainer's worth of damage, so add one or two extra bodies to the lobby.

Can Helioptile be shiny?

No, shiny Helioptile is not available in Pokemon GO yet. It usually gets released alongside a Raid Day or a seasonal event.

Is Helioptile worth raiding?

Helioptile is a lower-tier boss you can solo or clear with one friend. It is good for candy, XP and a high-IV specimen, but it does not justify Premium Passes.

What is the best moveset for Helioptile?

The counter list on this page is for beating Helioptile. For the moves Helioptile should use as your attacker, open its full stats page — it lists every fast and charged move with raid DPS and PvP rankings.

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