Monferno Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Monferno in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Monferno
Monferno is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire/Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 66.471 DPS.
Monferno 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: Monferno is weak to Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Fire-type moves as Monferno 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 Monferno is Shadow Mewtwo (66.471 DPS), Mega Alakazam (63.889 DPS), and Primal Kyogre (61.697 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Monferno: After defeating Monferno, the catch encounter will have a CP between 864 and 922 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1075-1147 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Monferno from raids will have exactly 922 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 Monferno?
The best counter for Monferno is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 66.471 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (63.889 DPS) and Primal Kyogre (61.697 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Monferno?
Monferno 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 Monferno weak to?
Monferno is weak to Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Monferno be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Monferno's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Monferno from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Monferno from raids will have 922 CP at level 20, or 1147 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 864. If you see 922 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Monferno worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Monferno 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 Monferno?
For the best moveset for Monferno itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Monferno 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 Monferno without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Monferno can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (55.647 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (54.556 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 Monferno in raids?
Weather boost information for Monferno 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.