Victreebel Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Victreebel in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Victreebel
Victreebel is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 51.765 DPS.
Victreebel 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: Victreebel is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Electric, Fairy-type moves as Victreebel 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 Victreebel is Shadow Mewtwo (51.765 DPS), Mega Alakazam (49.889 DPS), and Mega Blaziken (49.158 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Victreebel: After defeating Victreebel, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1351 and 1424 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1681-1771 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Victreebel from raids will have exactly 1424 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 Victreebel?
The best counter for Victreebel is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 51.765 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (49.889 DPS) and Mega Blaziken (49.158 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Victreebel?
Victreebel 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 Victreebel weak to?
Victreebel is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Victreebel be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Victreebel's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Victreebel from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Victreebel from raids will have 1424 CP at level 20, or 1771 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1351. If you see 1424 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Victreebel worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Victreebel 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 Victreebel?
For the best moveset for Victreebel itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Victreebel 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 Victreebel without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Victreebel can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (48.444 DPS) and Mewtwo (43.176 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 Victreebel in raids?
Weather boost information for Victreebel 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.