Pyroar Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Pyroar in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Pyroar
Pyroar is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire/Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 47.625 DPS.
Pyroar 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: Pyroar is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Bug, Fairy-type moves as Pyroar 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 Pyroar is Mega Blaziken (47.625 DPS), Mega Lucario (46.667 DPS), and Primal Groudon (44.400 DPS).
Catching Pyroar: After defeating Pyroar, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1544 and 1621 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1920-2016 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Pyroar from raids will have exactly 1621 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 Pyroar?
The best counter for Pyroar is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 47.625 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (46.667 DPS) and Primal Groudon (44.400 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Pyroar?
Pyroar 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 Pyroar weak to?
Pyroar is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Pyroar be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Pyroar's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Pyroar from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Pyroar from raids will have 1621 CP at level 20, or 2016 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1544. If you see 1621 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Pyroar worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Pyroar 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 Pyroar?
For the best moveset for Pyroar itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Pyroar 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 Pyroar without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Pyroar can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (37.818 DPS) and Pheromosa (37.481 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 Pyroar in raids?
Weather boost information for Pyroar is not currently available. Fire-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.