Tropius Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Tropius in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Tropius
Tropius is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Flying typing. The best counter is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 53.333 DPS.
Tropius 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: Tropius is weak to Ice (double weak!), Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Grass, Fighting-type moves as Tropius 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 Tropius is Kyurem (White) (53.333 DPS), Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (51.571 DPS), and Shadow Weavile (49.867 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Tropius: After defeating Tropius, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1072 and 1136 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1333-1414 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Tropius from raids will have exactly 1136 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 Tropius?
The best counter for Tropius is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 53.333 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (51.571 DPS) and Shadow Weavile (49.867 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Tropius?
Tropius 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 Tropius weak to?
Tropius is weak to Ice (double weak), Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ground, Grass, Fighting, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Tropius be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Tropius's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Tropius from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Tropius from raids will have 1136 CP at level 20, or 1414 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1072. If you see 1136 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Tropius worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Tropius 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 Tropius?
For the best moveset for Tropius itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Tropius 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 Tropius without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Tropius can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kyurem (White) (53.333 DPS) and Baxcalibur (43.524 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 Tropius in raids?
Weather boost information for Tropius 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.