Timburr Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Timburr in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Timburr
Timburr is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 80.235 DPS. Timburr's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Timburr 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: Timburr is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves as Timburr 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 Timburr is Shadow Mewtwo (80.235 DPS), Mega Alakazam (77.000 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (70.129 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Timburr: After defeating Timburr, the catch encounter will have a CP between 717 and 770 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 891-958 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Timburr from raids will have exactly 770 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 Timburr?
The best counter for Timburr is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 80.235 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (77.000 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (70.129 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Timburr?
Timburr 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 Timburr weak to?
Timburr is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Timburr be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Timburr's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Timburr from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Timburr from raids will have 770 CP at level 20, or 958 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 717. If you see 770 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Timburr worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Timburr 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 Timburr?
For the best moveset for Timburr itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Timburr 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 Timburr without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Timburr can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (66.706 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (65.667 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 Timburr in raids?
Timburr is weather boosted during cloudy weather. When boosted, Timburr is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (891-958 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.