Kecleon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Kecleon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Kecleon
Kecleon is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 37.500 DPS.
Kecleon 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: Kecleon is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Kecleon 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 Kecleon is Mega Blaziken (37.500 DPS), Mega Lucario (37.000 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (33.375 DPS).
Catching Kecleon: After defeating Kecleon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1133 and 1198 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1410-1491 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Kecleon from raids will have exactly 1198 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 Kecleon?
The best counter for Kecleon is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 37.500 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (37.000 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (33.375 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Kecleon?
Kecleon 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 Kecleon weak to?
Kecleon is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Kecleon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Kecleon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Kecleon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Kecleon from raids will have 1198 CP at level 20, or 1491 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1133. If you see 1198 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Kecleon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Kecleon 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 Kecleon?
For the best moveset for Kecleon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Kecleon 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 Kecleon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Kecleon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (30.000 DPS) and Lucario (28.000 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 Kecleon in raids?
Weather boost information for Kecleon is not currently available. Normal-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.