Oinkologne Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Oinkologne in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Oinkologne
Oinkologne is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 46.125 DPS.
Oinkologne 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: Oinkologne is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Oinkologne 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 Oinkologne is Mega Blaziken (46.125 DPS), Mega Lucario (45.833 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (40.625 DPS).
Catching Oinkologne: After defeating Oinkologne, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1453 and 1527 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1807-1900 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Oinkologne from raids will have exactly 1527 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 Oinkologne?
The best counter for Oinkologne is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 46.125 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (45.833 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (40.625 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Oinkologne?
Oinkologne 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 Oinkologne weak to?
Oinkologne is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Oinkologne be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Oinkologne's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Oinkologne from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Oinkologne from raids will have 1527 CP at level 20, or 1900 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1453. If you see 1527 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Oinkologne worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Oinkologne 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 Oinkologne?
For the best moveset for Oinkologne itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Oinkologne 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 Oinkologne without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Oinkologne can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (35.407 DPS) and Lucario (34.833 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 Oinkologne in raids?
Weather boost information for Oinkologne is not currently available. Normal-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.