Kricketot Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Kricketot in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Kricketot
Kricketot is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 89.368 DPS.
Kricketot 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: Kricketot is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves as Kricketot 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 Kricketot is Mega Blaziken (89.368 DPS), Blacephalon (88.222 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (86.421 DPS).
Catching Kricketot: After defeating Kricketot, the catch encounter will have a CP between 205 and 235 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 255-292 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Kricketot from raids will have exactly 235 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 Kricketot?
The best counter for Kricketot is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 89.368 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (88.222 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (86.421 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Kricketot?
Kricketot 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 Kricketot weak to?
Kricketot is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Kricketot be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Kricketot's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Kricketot from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Kricketot from raids will have 235 CP at level 20, or 292 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 205. If you see 235 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Kricketot worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Kricketot 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 Kricketot?
For the best moveset for Kricketot itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Kricketot 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 Kricketot without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Kricketot can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (88.222 DPS) and Reshiram (76.000 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 Kricketot in raids?
Weather boost information for Kricketot is not currently available. Bug-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.