Inteleon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Inteleon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Inteleon
Inteleon is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 52.000 DPS.
Inteleon 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: Inteleon is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Inteleon 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 Inteleon is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (52.000 DPS), Regieleki (46.118 DPS), and Mega Sceptile (43.231 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Inteleon: After defeating Inteleon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1654 and 1736 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2058-2159 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Inteleon from raids will have exactly 1736 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 Inteleon?
The best counter for Inteleon is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 52.000 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (46.118 DPS) and Mega Sceptile (43.231 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Inteleon?
Inteleon 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 Inteleon weak to?
Inteleon is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Inteleon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Inteleon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Inteleon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Inteleon from raids will have 1736 CP at level 20, or 2159 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1654. If you see 1736 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Inteleon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Inteleon 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 Inteleon?
For the best moveset for Inteleon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Inteleon 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 Inteleon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Inteleon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (46.118 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (43.000 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 Inteleon in raids?
Weather boost information for Inteleon is not currently available. Water-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.