Orbeetle Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Orbeetle in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Orbeetle
Orbeetle is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 28.000 DPS.
Orbeetle 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: Orbeetle is weak to Bug, Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves as Orbeetle 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 Orbeetle is Mega Blaziken (28.000 DPS), Blacephalon (27.333 DPS), and Mega Gengar (27.067 DPS).
Catching Orbeetle: After defeating Orbeetle, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1233 and 1302 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1534-1620 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Orbeetle from raids will have exactly 1302 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 Orbeetle?
The best counter for Orbeetle is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 28.000 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (27.333 DPS) and Mega Gengar (27.067 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Orbeetle?
Orbeetle 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 Orbeetle weak to?
Orbeetle is weak to Bug, Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Orbeetle be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Orbeetle's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Orbeetle from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Orbeetle from raids will have 1302 CP at level 20, or 1620 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1233. If you see 1302 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Orbeetle worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Orbeetle 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 Orbeetle?
For the best moveset for Orbeetle itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Orbeetle 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 Orbeetle without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Orbeetle can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. 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 Orbeetle in raids?
Weather boost information for Orbeetle is not currently available. Bug-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.