Kleavor Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Kleavor in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Kleavor
Kleavor is a 3-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with bug/rock typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 37.818 DPS. Kleavor's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Kleavor 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: Kleavor is weak to Rock, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Normal, Poison-type moves as Kleavor 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 Kleavor is Primal Kyogre (37.818 DPS), Mega Lucario (34.933 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (34.848 DPS).
Catching Kleavor: After defeating Kleavor, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1760 and 1843 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2190-2292 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Kleavor from raids will have exactly 1843 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 Kleavor?
The best counter for Kleavor is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 37.818 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (34.933 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (34.848 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Kleavor?
Kleavor 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 Kleavor weak to?
Kleavor is weak to Rock, Steel, Water-type attacks. It resists Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Kleavor be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Kleavor's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Kleavor from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Kleavor from raids will have 1843 CP at level 20, or 2292 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1760. If you see 1843 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Kleavor worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Kleavor 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 Kleavor?
For the best moveset for Kleavor itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Kleavor 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.
What weather boosts Kleavor in raids?
Kleavor is weather boosted during rainy,partly cloudy weather. When boosted, Kleavor is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (2190-2292 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.