Quilladin Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Quilladin in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Quilladin
Quilladin is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 42.737 DPS.
Quilladin 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: Quilladin is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Quilladin 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 Quilladin is Mega Blaziken (42.737 DPS), Blacephalon (42.111 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (41.263 DPS).
Catching Quilladin: After defeating Quilladin, the catch encounter will have a CP between 947 and 1007 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1178-1252 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Quilladin from raids will have exactly 1007 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 Quilladin?
The best counter for Quilladin is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 42.737 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (42.111 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (41.263 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Quilladin?
Quilladin 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 Quilladin weak to?
Quilladin is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Quilladin be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Quilladin's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Quilladin from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Quilladin from raids will have 1007 CP at level 20, or 1252 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 947. If you see 1007 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Quilladin worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Quilladin 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 Quilladin?
For the best moveset for Quilladin itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Quilladin 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 Quilladin without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Quilladin can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (42.111 DPS) and Eternatus (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 Quilladin in raids?
Weather boost information for Quilladin is not currently available. Grass-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.