Poochyena Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Poochyena in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Poochyena
Poochyena is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 115.750 DPS.
Poochyena 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: Poochyena is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Ghost-type moves as Poochyena 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 Poochyena is Mega Blaziken (115.750 DPS), Mega Lucario (114.167 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (101.000 DPS).
Catching Poochyena: After defeating Poochyena, the catch encounter will have a CP between 359 and 397 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 447-494 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Poochyena from raids will have exactly 397 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 Poochyena?
The best counter for Poochyena is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 115.750 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (114.167 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (101.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Poochyena?
Poochyena 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 Poochyena weak to?
Poochyena is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Poochyena be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Poochyena's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Poochyena from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Poochyena from raids will have 397 CP at level 20, or 494 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 359. If you see 397 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Poochyena worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Poochyena 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 Poochyena?
For the best moveset for Poochyena itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Poochyena 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 Poochyena without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Poochyena can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (93.500 DPS) and Lucario (87.333 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 Poochyena in raids?
Weather boost information for Poochyena is not currently available. Dark-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.