Koffing Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Koffing in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Koffing
Koffing is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 49.529 DPS.
Koffing 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: Koffing is weak to Ground, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves as Koffing 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 Koffing is Shadow Mewtwo (49.529 DPS), Mega Alakazam (47.778 DPS), and Primal Groudon (45.900 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Koffing: After defeating Koffing, the catch encounter will have a CP between 661 and 711 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 822-884 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Koffing from raids will have exactly 711 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 Koffing?
The best counter for Koffing is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 49.529 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (47.778 DPS) and Primal Groudon (45.900 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Koffing?
Koffing 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 Koffing weak to?
Koffing is weak to Ground, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Koffing be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Koffing's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Koffing from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Koffing from raids will have 711 CP at level 20, or 884 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 661. If you see 711 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Koffing worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Koffing 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 Koffing?
For the best moveset for Koffing itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Koffing 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 Koffing without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Koffing can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (41.294 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (40.667 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 Koffing in raids?
Weather boost information for Koffing is not currently available. Poison-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.