Weavile Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Weavile in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Weavile
Weavile is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark/Ice typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 66.250 DPS.
Weavile 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: Weavile is weak to Fighting (double weak!), Bug, Fairy, Fire, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Ghost-type moves as Weavile 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 Weavile is Mega Blaziken (66.250 DPS), Mega Lucario (65.167 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (57.875 DPS).
Catching Weavile: After defeating Weavile, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1679 and 1760 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2089-2189 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Weavile from raids will have exactly 1760 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 Weavile?
The best counter for Weavile is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 66.250 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (65.167 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (57.875 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Weavile?
Weavile 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 Weavile weak to?
Weavile is weak to Fighting (double weak), Bug, Fairy, Fire, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost, Ice-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Weavile be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Weavile's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Weavile from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Weavile from raids will have 1760 CP at level 20, or 2189 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1679. If you see 1760 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Weavile worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Weavile 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 Weavile?
For the best moveset for Weavile itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Weavile 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 Weavile without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Weavile can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (51.704 DPS) and Lucario (50.167 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 Weavile in raids?
Weather boost information for Weavile 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.