Sunflora Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Sunflora in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Sunflora
Sunflora 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 49.158 DPS.
Sunflora 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: Sunflora is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Sunflora 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 Sunflora is Mega Blaziken (49.158 DPS), Blacephalon (48.444 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (47.684 DPS).
Catching Sunflora: After defeating Sunflora, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1187 and 1254 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1476-1560 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Sunflora from raids will have exactly 1254 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 Sunflora?
The best counter for Sunflora is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 49.158 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (48.444 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (47.684 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Sunflora?
Sunflora 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 Sunflora weak to?
Sunflora is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Sunflora be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Sunflora's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Sunflora from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Sunflora from raids will have 1254 CP at level 20, or 1560 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1187. If you see 1254 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Sunflora worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Sunflora 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 Sunflora?
For the best moveset for Sunflora itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Sunflora 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 Sunflora without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Sunflora can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (48.444 DPS) and Eternatus (42.815 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 Sunflora in raids?
Weather boost information for Sunflora 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.