Raboot Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Raboot in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Raboot
Raboot is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 52.485 DPS.
Raboot 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: Raboot is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Raboot 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 Raboot is Primal Kyogre (52.485 DPS), Primal Groudon (51.300 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (48.121 DPS).
Catching Raboot: After defeating Raboot, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1006 and 1068 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1251-1328 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Raboot from raids will have exactly 1068 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 Raboot?
The best counter for Raboot is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 52.485 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (51.300 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (48.121 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Raboot?
Raboot 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 Raboot weak to?
Raboot is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Raboot be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Raboot's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Raboot from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Raboot from raids will have 1068 CP at level 20, or 1328 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1006. If you see 1068 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Raboot worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Raboot 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 Raboot?
For the best moveset for Raboot itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Raboot 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 Raboot without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Raboot 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 Raboot in raids?
Weather boost information for Raboot 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.