Pumpkaboo (Average) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Pumpkaboo (Average) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Pumpkaboo (Average)
Pumpkaboo (Average) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ghost/Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 54.000 DPS.
Pumpkaboo (Average) 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: Pumpkaboo (Average) is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Electric-type moves as Pumpkaboo (Average) 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 Pumpkaboo (Average) is Mega Blaziken (54.000 DPS), Blacephalon (53.429 DPS), and Mega Gengar (53.200 DPS).
Catching Pumpkaboo (Average): After defeating Pumpkaboo (Average), the catch encounter will have a CP between 665 and 715 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 827-890 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Pumpkaboo (Average) from raids will have exactly 715 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 Pumpkaboo (Average)?
The best counter for Pumpkaboo (Average) is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 54.000 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (53.429 DPS) and Mega Gengar (53.200 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Pumpkaboo (Average)?
Pumpkaboo (Average) 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 Pumpkaboo (Average) weak to?
Pumpkaboo (Average) is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ice-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Normal, Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Pumpkaboo (Average) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Pumpkaboo (Average)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Pumpkaboo (Average) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Pumpkaboo (Average) from raids will have 715 CP at level 20, or 890 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 665. If you see 715 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Pumpkaboo (Average) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Pumpkaboo (Average) 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 Pumpkaboo (Average)?
For the best moveset for Pumpkaboo (Average) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Pumpkaboo (Average) 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 Pumpkaboo (Average) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Pumpkaboo (Average) 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 Pumpkaboo (Average) in raids?
Weather boost information for Pumpkaboo (Average) is not currently available. Ghost-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.