Rillaboom Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Rillaboom in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Rillaboom
Rillaboom 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 39.579 DPS.
Rillaboom 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: Rillaboom is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Rillaboom 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 Rillaboom is Mega Blaziken (39.579 DPS), Blacephalon (39.000 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (38.211 DPS).
Catching Rillaboom: After defeating Rillaboom, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1862 and 1947 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2317-2422 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Rillaboom from raids will have exactly 1947 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 Rillaboom?
The best counter for Rillaboom is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 39.579 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (39.000 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (38.211 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Rillaboom?
Rillaboom 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 Rillaboom weak to?
Rillaboom is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Rillaboom be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Rillaboom's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Rillaboom from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Rillaboom from raids will have 1947 CP at level 20, or 2422 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1862. If you see 1947 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Rillaboom worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Rillaboom 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 Rillaboom?
For the best moveset for Rillaboom itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Rillaboom 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 Rillaboom without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Rillaboom can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (39.000 DPS) and Eternatus (34.519 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 Rillaboom in raids?
Weather boost information for Rillaboom 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.