Toedscool Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Toedscool in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Toedscool
Toedscool is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ground/Grass typing. The best counter is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 58.190 DPS.
Toedscool 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: Toedscool is weak to Ice (double weak!), Bug, Fire, Flying -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Ground, Rock-type moves as Toedscool 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 Toedscool is Kyurem (White) (58.190 DPS), Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (56.714 DPS), and Shadow Weavile (54.800 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Toedscool: After defeating Toedscool, the catch encounter will have a CP between 562 and 609 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 700-758 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Toedscool from raids will have exactly 609 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 Toedscool?
The best counter for Toedscool is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 58.190 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (56.714 DPS) and Shadow Weavile (54.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Toedscool?
Toedscool 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 Toedscool weak to?
Toedscool is weak to Ice (double weak), Bug, Fire, Flying-type attacks. It resists Electric, Ground, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Toedscool be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Toedscool's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Toedscool from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Toedscool from raids will have 609 CP at level 20, or 758 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 562. If you see 609 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Toedscool worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Toedscool 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 Toedscool?
For the best moveset for Toedscool itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Toedscool 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 Toedscool without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Toedscool can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kyurem (White) (58.190 DPS) and Baxcalibur (47.714 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 Toedscool in raids?
Weather boost information for Toedscool is not currently available. Ground-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.