Thwackey Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Thwackey in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Thwackey
Thwackey 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 49.368 DPS.
Thwackey 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: Thwackey is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Thwackey 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 Thwackey is Mega Blaziken (49.368 DPS), Blacephalon (48.889 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (47.895 DPS).
Catching Thwackey: After defeating Thwackey, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1036 and 1099 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1289-1367 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Thwackey from raids will have exactly 1099 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 Thwackey?
The best counter for Thwackey is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 49.368 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (48.889 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (47.895 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Thwackey?
Thwackey 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 Thwackey weak to?
Thwackey is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Thwackey be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Thwackey's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Thwackey from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Thwackey from raids will have 1099 CP at level 20, or 1367 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1036. If you see 1099 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Thwackey worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Thwackey 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 Thwackey?
For the best moveset for Thwackey itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Thwackey 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 Thwackey without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Thwackey can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (48.889 DPS) and Eternatus (42.963 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 Thwackey in raids?
Weather boost information for Thwackey 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.