Probopass Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Probopass in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Probopass
Probopass is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock/Steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 41.000 DPS.
Probopass 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: Probopass is weak to Fighting (double weak!), Ground (double weak!), Water -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Flying, Normal-type moves as Probopass 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 Probopass is Mega Blaziken (41.000 DPS), Mega Lucario (41.000 DPS), and Primal Groudon (37.300 DPS).
Catching Probopass: After defeating Probopass, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1150 and 1218 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1430-1515 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Probopass from raids will have exactly 1218 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 Probopass?
The best counter for Probopass is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 41.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (41.000 DPS) and Primal Groudon (37.300 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Probopass?
Probopass 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 Probopass weak to?
Probopass is weak to Fighting (double weak), Ground (double weak), Water-type attacks. It resists Poison, Flying, Normal, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Psychic, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Probopass be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Probopass's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Probopass from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Probopass from raids will have 1218 CP at level 20, or 1515 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1150. If you see 1218 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Probopass worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Probopass 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 Probopass?
For the best moveset for Probopass itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Probopass 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 Probopass without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Probopass can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (32.909 DPS) and Pheromosa (31.704 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 Probopass in raids?
Weather boost information for Probopass is not currently available. Rock-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.