Phantump Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Phantump in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Phantump
Phantump is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with ghost/grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 64.105 DPS. Phantump's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Phantump 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: Phantump is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Electric-type moves as Phantump 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 Phantump is Mega Blaziken (64.105 DPS), Mega Gengar (63.867 DPS), and Blacephalon (63.571 DPS).
Catching Phantump: After defeating Phantump, the catch encounter will have a CP between 609 and 658 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 758-818 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Phantump from raids will have exactly 658 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 Phantump?
The best counter for Phantump is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 64.105 DPS. Other top options include Mega Gengar (63.867 DPS) and Blacephalon (63.571 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Phantump?
Phantump 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 Phantump weak to?
Phantump is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ice-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Normal, Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Phantump be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Phantump's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Phantump from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Phantump from raids will have 658 CP at level 20, or 818 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 609. If you see 658 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Phantump worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Phantump 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 Phantump?
For the best moveset for Phantump itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Phantump 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 Phantump without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Phantump 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 Phantump in raids?
Phantump is weather boosted during fog,sunny weather. When boosted, Phantump is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (758-818 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.