Litleo Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Litleo in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Litleo
Litleo is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire/Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 63.125 DPS.
Litleo 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: Litleo is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Bug, Fairy-type moves as Litleo 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 Litleo is Mega Blaziken (63.125 DPS), Mega Lucario (62.333 DPS), and Primal Groudon (58.500 DPS).
Catching Litleo: After defeating Litleo, the catch encounter will have a CP between 780 and 835 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 970-1038 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Litleo from raids will have exactly 835 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 Litleo?
The best counter for Litleo is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 63.125 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (62.333 DPS) and Primal Groudon (58.500 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Litleo?
Litleo 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 Litleo weak to?
Litleo is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Litleo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Litleo's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Litleo from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Litleo from raids will have 835 CP at level 20, or 1038 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 780. If you see 835 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Litleo worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Litleo 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 Litleo?
For the best moveset for Litleo itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Litleo 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 Litleo without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Litleo can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (49.273 DPS) and Pheromosa (48.889 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 Litleo in raids?
Weather boost information for Litleo is not currently available. Fire-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.