Yungoos Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Yungoos in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Yungoos
Yungoos is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 126.125 DPS.
Yungoos 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: Yungoos is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Yungoos 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 Yungoos is Mega Blaziken (126.125 DPS), Mega Lucario (124.667 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (110.500 DPS).
Catching Yungoos: After defeating Yungoos, the catch encounter will have a CP between 470 and 515 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 585-641 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Yungoos from raids will have exactly 515 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 Yungoos?
The best counter for Yungoos is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 126.125 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (124.667 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (110.500 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Yungoos?
Yungoos 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 Yungoos weak to?
Yungoos is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Yungoos be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Yungoos's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Yungoos from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Yungoos from raids will have 515 CP at level 20, or 641 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 470. If you see 515 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Yungoos worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Yungoos 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 Yungoos?
For the best moveset for Yungoos itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Yungoos 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 Yungoos without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Yungoos can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (97.704 DPS) and Lucario (94.833 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 Yungoos in raids?
Weather boost information for Yungoos 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.