Incineroar Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Incineroar in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Incineroar
Incineroar is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire/Dark typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 40.625 DPS.
Incineroar 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: Incineroar is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Fire-type moves as Incineroar 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 Incineroar is Mega Blaziken (40.625 DPS), Mega Lucario (40.500 DPS), and Primal Kyogre (37.758 DPS).
Catching Incineroar: After defeating Incineroar, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1675 and 1754 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2084-2183 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Incineroar from raids will have exactly 1754 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 Incineroar?
The best counter for Incineroar is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 40.625 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (40.500 DPS) and Primal Kyogre (37.758 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Incineroar?
Incineroar 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 Incineroar weak to?
Incineroar is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Incineroar be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Incineroar's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Incineroar from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Incineroar from raids will have 1754 CP at level 20, or 2183 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1675. If you see 1754 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Incineroar worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Incineroar 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 Incineroar?
For the best moveset for Incineroar itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Incineroar 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 Incineroar without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Incineroar can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (32.455 DPS) and Pheromosa (31.333 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 Incineroar in raids?
Weather boost information for Incineroar is not currently available. Fire-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.