Toucannon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Toucannon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Toucannon
Toucannon is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 50.500 DPS.
Toucannon 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: Toucannon is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Ground, Bug-type moves as Toucannon 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 Toucannon is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (50.500 DPS), Regieleki (44.941 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (42.200 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Toucannon: After defeating Toucannon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1499 and 1575 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1864-1959 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Toucannon from raids will have exactly 1575 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 Toucannon?
The best counter for Toucannon is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 50.500 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (44.941 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (42.200 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Toucannon?
Toucannon 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 Toucannon weak to?
Toucannon is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Toucannon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Toucannon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Toucannon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Toucannon from raids will have 1575 CP at level 20, or 1959 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1499. If you see 1575 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Toucannon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Toucannon 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 Toucannon?
For the best moveset for Toucannon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Toucannon 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 Toucannon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Toucannon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (44.941 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (42.200 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 Toucannon in raids?
Weather boost information for Toucannon is not currently available. Normal-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.