Wooloo Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Wooloo in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Wooloo
Wooloo is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 73.000 DPS.
Wooloo 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: Wooloo is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Wooloo 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 Wooloo is Mega Blaziken (73.000 DPS), Mega Lucario (71.833 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (64.250 DPS).
Catching Wooloo: After defeating Wooloo, the catch encounter will have a CP between 375 and 413 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 466-514 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Wooloo from raids will have exactly 413 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 Wooloo?
The best counter for Wooloo is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 73.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (71.833 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (64.250 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Wooloo?
Wooloo 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 Wooloo weak to?
Wooloo is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Wooloo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Wooloo's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Wooloo from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Wooloo from raids will have 413 CP at level 20, or 514 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 375. If you see 413 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Wooloo worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Wooloo 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 Wooloo?
For the best moveset for Wooloo itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Wooloo 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 Wooloo without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Wooloo can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (56.222 DPS) and Lucario (55.000 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 Wooloo in raids?
Weather boost information for Wooloo is not currently available. Normal-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.