Kubfu Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Kubfu in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Kubfu
Kubfu is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 62.353 DPS.
Kubfu 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: Kubfu is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves as Kubfu 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 Kubfu is Shadow Mewtwo (62.353 DPS), Mega Alakazam (59.889 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (54.645 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Kubfu: After defeating Kubfu, the catch encounter will have a CP between 934 and 994 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1162-1236 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Kubfu from raids will have exactly 994 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 Kubfu?
The best counter for Kubfu is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 62.353 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (59.889 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (54.645 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Kubfu?
Kubfu 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 Kubfu weak to?
Kubfu is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Kubfu be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Kubfu's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Kubfu from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Kubfu from raids will have 994 CP at level 20, or 1236 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 934. If you see 994 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Kubfu worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Kubfu 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 Kubfu?
For the best moveset for Kubfu itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Kubfu 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 Kubfu without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Kubfu can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (51.882 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (50.889 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 Kubfu in raids?
Weather boost information for Kubfu is not currently available. Fighting-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.