Trevenant Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Trevenant in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Trevenant
Trevenant is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ghost/Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 43.053 DPS.
Trevenant 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: Trevenant is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Electric-type moves as Trevenant 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 Trevenant is Mega Blaziken (43.053 DPS), Blacephalon (42.571 DPS), and Mega Gengar (42.267 DPS).
Catching Trevenant: After defeating Trevenant, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1425 and 1499 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1773-1864 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Trevenant from raids will have exactly 1499 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 Trevenant?
The best counter for Trevenant is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 43.053 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (42.571 DPS) and Mega Gengar (42.267 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Trevenant?
Trevenant 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 Trevenant weak to?
Trevenant is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ice-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Normal, Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Trevenant be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Trevenant's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Trevenant from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Trevenant from raids will have 1499 CP at level 20, or 1864 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1425. If you see 1499 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Trevenant worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Trevenant 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 Trevenant?
For the best moveset for Trevenant itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Trevenant 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 Trevenant without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Trevenant can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. 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 Trevenant in raids?
Weather boost information for Trevenant is not currently available. Ghost-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.