Unfezant Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Unfezant in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Unfezant
Unfezant 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 50.500 DPS.
Unfezant 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: Unfezant is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Ground, Bug-type moves as Unfezant 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 Unfezant is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (50.500 DPS), Regieleki (44.941 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (42.200 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Unfezant: After defeating Unfezant, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1524 and 1601 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1896-1992 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Unfezant from raids will have exactly 1601 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 Unfezant?
The best counter for Unfezant is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 50.500 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (44.941 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (42.200 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Unfezant?
Unfezant 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 Unfezant weak to?
Unfezant is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Unfezant be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Unfezant's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Unfezant from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Unfezant from raids will have 1601 CP at level 20, or 1992 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1524. If you see 1601 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Unfezant worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Unfezant 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 Unfezant?
For the best moveset for Unfezant itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Unfezant 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 Unfezant without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Unfezant can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (44.941 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (42.200 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 Unfezant in raids?
Weather boost information for Unfezant 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.