Octillery Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Octillery in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Octillery
Octillery is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 52.200 DPS.
Octillery 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: Octillery is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Octillery 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 Octillery is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (52.200 DPS), Regieleki (46.471 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (43.700 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Octillery: After defeating Octillery, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1285 and 1356 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1599-1686 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Octillery from raids will have exactly 1356 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 Octillery?
The best counter for Octillery is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 52.200 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (46.471 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (43.700 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Octillery?
Octillery 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 Octillery weak to?
Octillery is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Octillery be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Octillery's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Octillery from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Octillery from raids will have 1356 CP at level 20, or 1686 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1285. If you see 1356 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Octillery worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Octillery 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 Octillery?
For the best moveset for Octillery itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Octillery 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 Octillery without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Octillery can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (46.471 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (43.700 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 Octillery in raids?
Weather boost information for Octillery 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.