Tsareena Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Tsareena in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Tsareena
Tsareena is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 34.421 DPS.
Tsareena 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: Tsareena is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Tsareena 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 Tsareena is Mega Blaziken (34.421 DPS), Blacephalon (33.556 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (33.158 DPS).
Catching Tsareena: After defeating Tsareena, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1657 and 1736 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2061-2159 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Tsareena from raids will have exactly 1736 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 Tsareena?
The best counter for Tsareena is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 34.421 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (33.556 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (33.158 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Tsareena?
Tsareena 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 Tsareena weak to?
Tsareena is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Tsareena be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Tsareena's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Tsareena from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Tsareena from raids will have 1736 CP at level 20, or 2159 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1657. If you see 1736 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Tsareena worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Tsareena 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 Tsareena?
For the best moveset for Tsareena itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Tsareena 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 Tsareena without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Tsareena can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (33.556 DPS) and Eternatus (29.630 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 Tsareena in raids?
Weather boost information for Tsareena 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.