Volcarona Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Volcarona in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Volcarona
Volcarona is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Fire typing. The best counter is Shadow Rampardos (Shadow) with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 49.524 DPS.
Volcarona 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: Volcarona is weak to Rock (double weak!), Flying, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Bug, Fairy-type moves as Volcarona 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 Volcarona is Shadow Rampardos (49.524 DPS), Mega Diancie (49.263 DPS), and Shadow Tyrantrum (45.867 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Volcarona: After defeating Volcarona, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2039 and 2127 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2536-2646 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Volcarona from raids will have exactly 2127 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 Volcarona?
The best counter for Volcarona is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 49.524 DPS. Other top options include Mega Diancie (49.263 DPS) and Shadow Tyrantrum (45.867 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Volcarona?
Volcarona 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 Volcarona weak to?
Volcarona is weak to Rock (double weak), Flying, Water-type attacks. It resists Grass, Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Volcarona be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Volcarona's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Volcarona from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Volcarona from raids will have 2127 CP at level 20, or 2646 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2039. If you see 2127 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Volcarona worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Volcarona 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 Volcarona?
For the best moveset for Volcarona itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Volcarona 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 Volcarona without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Volcarona can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Rampardos (41.524 DPS) and Glimmora (41.200 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 Volcarona in raids?
Weather boost information for Volcarona is not currently available. Bug-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.