Throh Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Throh in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Throh
Throh is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 44.000 DPS.
Throh 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: Throh is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves as Throh 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 Throh is Shadow Mewtwo (44.000 DPS), Mega Alakazam (42.000 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (38.839 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Throh: After defeating Throh, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1426 and 1500 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1774-1866 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Throh from raids will have exactly 1500 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 Throh?
The best counter for Throh is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 44.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (42.000 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (38.839 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Throh?
Throh 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 Throh weak to?
Throh is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Throh be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Throh's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Throh from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Throh from raids will have 1500 CP at level 20, or 1866 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1426. If you see 1500 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Throh worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Throh 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 Throh?
For the best moveset for Throh itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Throh 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 Throh without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Throh can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (36.706 DPS) and Enamorus (Incarnate) (36.000 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 Throh in raids?
Weather boost information for Throh is not currently available. Fighting-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.