Klawf Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Klawf in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Klawf
Klawf is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 38.625 DPS.
Klawf 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: Klawf is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Flying, Normal-type moves as Klawf 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 Klawf is Mega Blaziken (38.625 DPS), Mega Lucario (38.167 DPS), and Primal Groudon (35.600 DPS).
Catching Klawf: After defeating Klawf, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1336 and 1407 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1663-1751 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Klawf from raids will have exactly 1407 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 Klawf?
The best counter for Klawf is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 38.625 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (38.167 DPS) and Primal Groudon (35.600 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Klawf?
Klawf 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 Klawf weak to?
Klawf is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type attacks. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Klawf be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Klawf's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Klawf from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Klawf from raids will have 1407 CP at level 20, or 1751 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1336. If you see 1407 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Klawf worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Klawf 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 Klawf?
For the best moveset for Klawf itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Klawf 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 Klawf without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Klawf can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (31.364 DPS) and Kartana (30.400 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 Klawf in raids?
Weather boost information for Klawf is not currently available. Rock-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.