Petilil Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Petilil in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Petilil
Petilil 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 72.947 DPS.
Petilil 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: Petilil is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Petilil 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 Petilil is Mega Blaziken (72.947 DPS), Blacephalon (71.889 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (70.316 DPS).
Catching Petilil: After defeating Petilil, the catch encounter will have a CP between 557 and 603 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 693-750 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Petilil from raids will have exactly 603 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 Petilil?
The best counter for Petilil is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 72.947 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (71.889 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (70.316 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Petilil?
Petilil 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 Petilil weak to?
Petilil is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Petilil be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Petilil's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Petilil from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Petilil from raids will have 603 CP at level 20, or 750 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 557. If you see 603 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Petilil worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Petilil 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 Petilil?
For the best moveset for Petilil itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Petilil 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 Petilil without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Petilil can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (71.889 DPS) and Eternatus (63.926 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 Petilil in raids?
Weather boost information for Petilil 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.