Ivysaur Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Ivysaur in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Ivysaur
Ivysaur is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 48.706 DPS.
Ivysaur 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: Ivysaur is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Electric, Fairy-type moves as Ivysaur 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 Ivysaur is Shadow Mewtwo (48.706 DPS), Mega Alakazam (47.000 DPS), and Mega Blaziken (46.316 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Ivysaur: After defeating Ivysaur, the catch encounter will have a CP between 935 and 995 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1164-1238 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Ivysaur from raids will have exactly 995 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 Ivysaur?
The best counter for Ivysaur is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 48.706 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (47.000 DPS) and Mega Blaziken (46.316 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Ivysaur?
Ivysaur 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 Ivysaur weak to?
Ivysaur is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Ivysaur be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Ivysaur's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Ivysaur from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Ivysaur from raids will have 995 CP at level 20, or 1238 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 935. If you see 995 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Ivysaur worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Ivysaur 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 Ivysaur?
For the best moveset for Ivysaur itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Ivysaur 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 Ivysaur without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Ivysaur can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (45.778 DPS) and Mewtwo (40.941 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 Ivysaur in raids?
Weather boost information for Ivysaur is not currently available. Grass-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.