Volcanion Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Volcanion in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Volcanion
Volcanion is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire/Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 34.200 DPS.
Volcanion 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: Volcanion is weak to Electric, Ground, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Volcanion 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 Volcanion is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (34.200 DPS), Regieleki (31.176 DPS), and Primal Groudon (30.800 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Volcanion: After defeating Volcanion, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2037 and 2125 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2534-2644 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Volcanion from raids will have exactly 2125 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 Volcanion?
The best counter for Volcanion is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 34.200 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (31.176 DPS) and Primal Groudon (30.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Volcanion?
Volcanion 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 Volcanion weak to?
Volcanion is weak to Electric, Ground, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Bug, Fairy-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Volcanion be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Volcanion's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Volcanion from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Volcanion from raids will have 2125 CP at level 20, or 2644 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2037. If you see 2125 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Volcanion worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Volcanion 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 Volcanion?
For the best moveset for Volcanion itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Volcanion 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 Volcanion without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Volcanion can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (31.176 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (28.700 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 Volcanion in raids?
Weather boost information for Volcanion 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.