Linoone Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Linoone in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Linoone
Linoone is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 55.625 DPS.
Linoone 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: Linoone is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Linoone 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 Linoone is Mega Blaziken (55.625 DPS), Mega Lucario (54.833 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (48.875 DPS).
Catching Linoone: After defeating Linoone, the catch encounter will have a CP between 914 and 973 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1137-1211 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Linoone from raids will have exactly 973 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 Linoone?
The best counter for Linoone is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 55.625 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (54.833 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (48.875 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Linoone?
Linoone 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 Linoone weak to?
Linoone is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Linoone be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Linoone's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Linoone from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Linoone from raids will have 973 CP at level 20, or 1211 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 914. If you see 973 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Linoone worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Linoone 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 Linoone?
For the best moveset for Linoone itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Linoone 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 Linoone without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Linoone can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (42.370 DPS) and Lucario (41.667 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 Linoone in raids?
Weather boost information for Linoone is not currently available. Normal-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.