Vileplume Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Vileplume in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Vileplume
Vileplume is a 3-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with grass/poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 42.000 DPS. Vileplume's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Vileplume 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: Vileplume is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Electric, Fairy-type moves as Vileplume 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 Vileplume is Shadow Mewtwo (42.000 DPS), Mega Alakazam (40.556 DPS), and Mega Blaziken (39.789 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Vileplume: After defeating Vileplume, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1425 and 1499 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1773-1865 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Vileplume from raids will have exactly 1499 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 Vileplume?
The best counter for Vileplume is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 42.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (40.556 DPS) and Mega Blaziken (39.789 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Vileplume?
Vileplume 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 Vileplume weak to?
Vileplume is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Vileplume be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Vileplume's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Vileplume from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Vileplume from raids will have 1499 CP at level 20, or 1865 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1425. If you see 1499 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Vileplume worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Vileplume 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 Vileplume?
For the best moveset for Vileplume itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Vileplume 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 Vileplume without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Vileplume 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 Vileplume in raids?
Vileplume is weather boosted during sunny,cloudy weather. When boosted, Vileplume is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (1773-1865 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.