Karrablast Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Karrablast in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Karrablast
Karrablast is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 76.211 DPS.
Karrablast 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: Karrablast is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves as Karrablast 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 Karrablast is Mega Blaziken (76.211 DPS), Blacephalon (75.222 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (73.579 DPS).
Catching Karrablast: After defeating Karrablast, the catch encounter will have a CP between 642 and 692 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 798-861 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Karrablast from raids will have exactly 692 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 Karrablast?
The best counter for Karrablast is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 76.211 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (75.222 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (73.579 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Karrablast?
Karrablast 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 Karrablast weak to?
Karrablast is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Karrablast be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Karrablast's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Karrablast from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Karrablast from raids will have 692 CP at level 20, or 861 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 642. If you see 692 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Karrablast worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Karrablast 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 Karrablast?
For the best moveset for Karrablast itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Karrablast 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 Karrablast without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Karrablast can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (75.222 DPS) and Reshiram (64.643 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 Karrablast in raids?
Weather boost information for Karrablast is not currently available. Bug-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.