Pansear Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Pansear in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Pansear
Pansear is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 68.970 DPS.
Pansear 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: Pansear is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Pansear 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 Pansear is Primal Kyogre (68.970 DPS), Primal Groudon (68.800 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (64.121 DPS).
Catching Pansear: After defeating Pansear, 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 Pansear 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 Pansear?
The best counter for Pansear is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 68.970 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (68.800 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (64.121 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Pansear?
Pansear 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 Pansear weak to?
Pansear is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Pansear be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Pansear's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Pansear from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Pansear 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 Pansear worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Pansear 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 Pansear?
For the best moveset for Pansear itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Pansear 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 Pansear without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Pansear 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 Pansear in raids?
Weather boost information for Pansear 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.