Purugly Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Purugly in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Purugly
Purugly is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 53.000 DPS.
Purugly 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: Purugly is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Purugly 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 Purugly is Mega Blaziken (53.000 DPS), Mega Lucario (52.667 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (47.000 DPS).
Catching Purugly: After defeating Purugly, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1079 and 1144 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1343-1423 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Purugly from raids will have exactly 1144 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 Purugly?
The best counter for Purugly is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 53.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (52.667 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (47.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Purugly?
Purugly 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 Purugly weak to?
Purugly is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Purugly be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Purugly's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Purugly from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Purugly from raids will have 1144 CP at level 20, or 1423 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1079. If you see 1144 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Purugly worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Purugly 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 Purugly?
For the best moveset for Purugly itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Purugly 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 Purugly without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Purugly can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (41.481 DPS) and Lucario (40.500 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 Purugly in raids?
Weather boost information for Purugly is not currently available. Normal-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.