Leavanny Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Leavanny in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Leavanny
Leavanny is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 64.000 DPS.
Leavanny 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: Leavanny is weak to Fire (double weak!), Flying (double weak!), Bug, Ice, Poison, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Ground, Electric-type moves as Leavanny 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 Leavanny is Mega Blaziken (64.000 DPS), Blacephalon (63.333 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (62.211 DPS).
Catching Leavanny: After defeating Leavanny, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1437 and 1511 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1788-1880 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Leavanny from raids will have exactly 1511 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 Leavanny?
The best counter for Leavanny is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 64.000 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (63.333 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (62.211 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Leavanny?
Leavanny 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 Leavanny weak to?
Leavanny is weak to Fire (double weak), Flying (double weak), Bug, Ice, Poison, Rock-type attacks. It resists Grass, Ground, Electric, Fighting, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Leavanny be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Leavanny's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Leavanny from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Leavanny from raids will have 1511 CP at level 20, or 1880 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1437. If you see 1511 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Leavanny worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Leavanny 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 Leavanny?
For the best moveset for Leavanny itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Leavanny 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 Leavanny without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Leavanny can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (63.333 DPS) and Reshiram (54.786 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 Leavanny in raids?
Weather boost information for Leavanny 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.