Trubbish Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Trubbish in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Trubbish
Trubbish is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 57.176 DPS.
Trubbish 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: Trubbish is weak to Ground, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves as Trubbish 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 Trubbish is Shadow Mewtwo (57.176 DPS), Mega Alakazam (55.000 DPS), and Primal Groudon (53.800 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Trubbish: After defeating Trubbish, the catch encounter will have a CP between 540 and 585 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 671-728 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Trubbish from raids will have exactly 585 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 Trubbish?
The best counter for Trubbish is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 57.176 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (55.000 DPS) and Primal Groudon (53.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Trubbish?
Trubbish 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 Trubbish weak to?
Trubbish is weak to Ground, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Trubbish be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Trubbish's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Trubbish from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Trubbish from raids will have 585 CP at level 20, or 728 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 540. If you see 585 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Trubbish worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Trubbish 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 Trubbish?
For the best moveset for Trubbish itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Trubbish 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 Trubbish without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Trubbish can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (47.647 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (46.778 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 Trubbish in raids?
Weather boost information for Trubbish is not currently available. Poison-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.