Trumbeak Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Trumbeak in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Trumbeak
Trumbeak 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 73.500 DPS.
Trumbeak 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: Trumbeak is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Ground, Bug-type moves as Trumbeak 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 Trumbeak is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (73.500 DPS), Regieleki (65.765 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (61.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Trumbeak: After defeating Trumbeak, the catch encounter will have a CP between 809 and 866 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1007-1077 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Trumbeak from raids will have exactly 866 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 Trumbeak?
The best counter for Trumbeak is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 73.500 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (65.765 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (61.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Trumbeak?
Trumbeak 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 Trumbeak weak to?
Trumbeak is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Trumbeak be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Trumbeak's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Trumbeak from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Trumbeak from raids will have 866 CP at level 20, or 1077 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 809. If you see 866 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Trumbeak worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Trumbeak 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 Trumbeak?
For the best moveset for Trumbeak itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Trumbeak 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 Trumbeak without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Trumbeak can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (65.765 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (61.000 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 Trumbeak in raids?
Weather boost information for Trumbeak 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.