Mandibuzz Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mandibuzz in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mandibuzz
Mandibuzz is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 35.900 DPS.
Mandibuzz 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: Mandibuzz is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Psychic, Dark-type moves as Mandibuzz 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 Mandibuzz is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (35.900 DPS), Regieleki (32.706 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (29.800 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mandibuzz: After defeating Mandibuzz, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1183 and 1252 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1472-1558 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mandibuzz from raids will have exactly 1252 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 Mandibuzz?
The best counter for Mandibuzz is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 35.900 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (32.706 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (29.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mandibuzz?
Mandibuzz 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 Mandibuzz weak to?
Mandibuzz is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ground, Psychic, Dark, Ghost, Grass-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mandibuzz be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mandibuzz's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mandibuzz from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mandibuzz from raids will have 1252 CP at level 20, or 1558 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1183. If you see 1252 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mandibuzz worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mandibuzz 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 Mandibuzz?
For the best moveset for Mandibuzz itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mandibuzz 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 Mandibuzz without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mandibuzz can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (32.706 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (29.800 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 Mandibuzz in raids?
Weather boost information for Mandibuzz is not currently available. Dark-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.