Typhlosion Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Typhlosion in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Typhlosion
Typhlosion is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 37.939 DPS.
Typhlosion 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: Typhlosion is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Typhlosion 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 Typhlosion is Primal Kyogre (37.939 DPS), Primal Groudon (37.200 DPS), and Shadow Groudon (35.200 DPS).
Catching Typhlosion: After defeating Typhlosion, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1614 and 1692 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2008-2105 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Typhlosion from raids will have exactly 1692 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 Typhlosion?
The best counter for Typhlosion is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 37.939 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (37.200 DPS) and Shadow Groudon (35.200 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Typhlosion?
Typhlosion 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 Typhlosion weak to?
Typhlosion is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Typhlosion be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Typhlosion's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Typhlosion from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Typhlosion from raids will have 1692 CP at level 20, or 2105 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1614. If you see 1692 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Typhlosion worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Typhlosion 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 Typhlosion?
For the best moveset for Typhlosion itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Typhlosion 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 Typhlosion without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Typhlosion 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 Typhlosion in raids?
Weather boost information for Typhlosion is not currently available. Fire-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.