Kingambit Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Kingambit in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Kingambit
Kingambit is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark/Steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 56.000 DPS.
Kingambit 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: Kingambit is weak to Fighting (double weak!), Fire, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Poison, Dark-type moves as Kingambit 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 Kingambit is Mega Blaziken (56.000 DPS), Mega Lucario (55.167 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (49.000 DPS).
Catching Kingambit: After defeating Kingambit, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2029 and 2116 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2524-2633 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Kingambit from raids will have exactly 2116 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 Kingambit?
The best counter for Kingambit is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 56.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (55.167 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (49.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Kingambit?
Kingambit 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 Kingambit weak to?
Kingambit is weak to Fighting (double weak), Fire, Ground-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Poison, Dark, Dragon, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Kingambit be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Kingambit's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Kingambit from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Kingambit from raids will have 2116 CP at level 20, or 2633 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2029. If you see 2116 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Kingambit worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Kingambit 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 Kingambit?
For the best moveset for Kingambit itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Kingambit 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 Kingambit without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Kingambit can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (42.593 DPS) and Lucario (41.833 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 Kingambit in raids?
Weather boost information for Kingambit is not currently available. Dark-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.