Walrein Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Walrein in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Walrein
Walrein is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ice/Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 42.000 DPS.
Walrein 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: Walrein is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ice, Water-type moves as Walrein 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 Walrein is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (42.000 DPS), Mega Blaziken (40.500 DPS), and Mega Lucario (39.667 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Walrein: After defeating Walrein, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1520 and 1596 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1891-1986 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Walrein from raids will have exactly 1596 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 Walrein?
The best counter for Walrein is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 42.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (40.500 DPS) and Mega Lucario (39.667 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Walrein?
Walrein 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 Walrein weak to?
Walrein is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ice, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Walrein be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Walrein's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Walrein from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Walrein from raids will have 1596 CP at level 20, or 1986 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1520. If you see 1596 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Walrein worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Walrein 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 Walrein?
For the best moveset for Walrein itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Walrein 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 Walrein without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Walrein can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (37.765 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (34.700 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 Walrein in raids?
Weather boost information for Walrein is not currently available. Ice-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.