Lombre Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Lombre in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Lombre
Lombre is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Rayquaza (Mega) with Air Slash and Hurricane, dealing 51.677 DPS.
Lombre 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: Lombre is weak to Bug, Flying, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Water, Ground, Steel-type moves as Lombre 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 Lombre is Mega Rayquaza (51.677 DPS), Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (50.880 DPS), and Shadow Toucannon (50.533 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Lombre: After defeating Lombre, the catch encounter will have a CP between 651 and 701 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 809-872 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Lombre from raids will have exactly 701 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 Lombre?
The best counter for Lombre is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Hurricane, dealing 51.677 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (50.880 DPS) and Shadow Toucannon (50.533 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Lombre?
Lombre 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 Lombre weak to?
Lombre is weak to Bug, Flying, Poison-type attacks. It resists Water, Ground, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Lombre be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Lombre's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Lombre from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Lombre from raids will have 701 CP at level 20, or 872 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 651. If you see 701 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Lombre worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Lombre 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 Lombre?
For the best moveset for Lombre itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Lombre 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 Lombre without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Lombre can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (49.037 DPS) and Pheromosa (45.000 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 Lombre in raids?
Weather boost information for Lombre is not currently available. Water-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.