Vullaby Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Vullaby in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Vullaby
Vullaby is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 52.700 DPS.
Vullaby 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: Vullaby is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Psychic, Dark-type moves as Vullaby 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 Vullaby is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (52.700 DPS), Regieleki (47.176 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (44.100 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Vullaby: After defeating Vullaby, the catch encounter will have a CP between 692 and 744 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 861-926 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Vullaby from raids will have exactly 744 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 Vullaby?
The best counter for Vullaby is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 52.700 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (47.176 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (44.100 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Vullaby?
Vullaby 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 Vullaby weak to?
Vullaby is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ground, Psychic, Dark, Ghost, Grass-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Vullaby be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Vullaby's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Vullaby from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Vullaby from raids will have 744 CP at level 20, or 926 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 692. If you see 744 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Vullaby worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Vullaby 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 Vullaby?
For the best moveset for Vullaby itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Vullaby 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 Vullaby without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Vullaby can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (47.176 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (44.100 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 Vullaby in raids?
Weather boost information for Vullaby is not currently available. Dark-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.