Phanpy Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Phanpy in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Phanpy
Phanpy is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ground typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 66.121 DPS.
Phanpy 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: Phanpy is weak to Grass, Ice, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Poison, Rock-type moves as Phanpy 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 Phanpy is Primal Kyogre (66.121 DPS), Mega Sceptile (61.846 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (61.333 DPS).
Catching Phanpy: After defeating Phanpy, the catch encounter will have a CP between 655 and 706 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 815-879 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Phanpy from raids will have exactly 706 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 Phanpy?
The best counter for Phanpy is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 66.121 DPS. Other top options include Mega Sceptile (61.846 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (61.333 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Phanpy?
Phanpy 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 Phanpy weak to?
Phanpy is weak to Grass, Ice, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Phanpy be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Phanpy's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Phanpy from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Phanpy from raids will have 706 CP at level 20, or 879 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 655. If you see 706 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Phanpy worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Phanpy 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 Phanpy?
For the best moveset for Phanpy itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Phanpy 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 Phanpy without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Phanpy can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (57.600 DPS) and Kyurem (White) (55.238 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 Phanpy in raids?
Weather boost information for Phanpy is not currently available. Ground-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.