Pansage Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Pansage in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Pansage
Pansage is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 70.316 DPS.
Pansage 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: Pansage is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Pansage 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 Pansage is Mega Blaziken (70.316 DPS), Blacephalon (69.444 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (68.421 DPS).
Catching Pansage: After defeating Pansage, the catch encounter will have a CP between 515 and 560 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 641-697 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Pansage from raids will have exactly 560 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 Pansage?
The best counter for Pansage is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 70.316 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (69.444 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (68.421 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Pansage?
Pansage 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 Pansage weak to?
Pansage is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Pansage be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Pansage's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Pansage from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Pansage from raids will have 560 CP at level 20, or 697 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 515. If you see 560 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Pansage worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Pansage 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 Pansage?
For the best moveset for Pansage itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Pansage 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 Pansage without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Pansage can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (69.444 DPS) and Eternatus (61.185 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 Pansage in raids?
Weather boost information for Pansage is not currently available. Grass-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.