Quilava Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Quilava in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Quilava
Quilava is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 51.394 DPS.
Quilava 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: Quilava is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Quilava 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 Quilava is Primal Kyogre (51.394 DPS), Primal Groudon (51.000 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (48.000 DPS).
Catching Quilava: After defeating Quilava, the catch encounter will have a CP between 909 and 968 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1131-1204 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Quilava from raids will have exactly 968 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 Quilava?
The best counter for Quilava is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 51.394 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (51.000 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (48.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Quilava?
Quilava 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 Quilava weak to?
Quilava is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Quilava be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Quilava's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Quilava from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Quilava from raids will have 968 CP at level 20, or 1204 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 909. If you see 968 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Quilava worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Quilava 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 Quilava?
For the best moveset for Quilava itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Quilava 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 Quilava without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Quilava 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 Quilava in raids?
Weather boost information for Quilava 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.