Rillaboom

🎯 Best Counters Against Rillaboom

Top Pokémon to use when battling Rillaboom in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
5	Eternatus	Poison Dragon	278	192	268	5,067
6	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
7	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
8	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
9	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
10	Dragonite	Dragon Flying	263	198	209	4,338

📖 Complete Rillaboom Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Rillaboom (#812) is a Grass-type Pokémon from the Galar region (Generation 8) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,803 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Rillaboom is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Rillaboom in 2026.

📊 Rillaboom Stats Analysis

Rillaboom's Attack stat is 239 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Rillaboom a strong damage dealer.

With 168 Defense (Good) and 225 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 632. This gives Rillaboom reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Grass-type Pokémon, Rillaboom's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Rillaboom Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Rillaboom depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Scratch (Fast) with Energy Ball (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Rillaboom has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Rillaboom PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Rillaboom can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Grass typing provides useful matchups against Water, Electric, Grass-type threats while being weak to Fire, Ice, Poison types.

Master League

With 3,769 CP at Level 50, Rillaboom is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.

💪 Rillaboom Raid Guide & Counters

Rillaboom appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Fire, Ice, Poison-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Rillaboom at Level 20 (1,817 - 1,899 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,271 - 2,374 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,899 CP.

🎯 How to Get Rillaboom in Pokémon GO

Rillaboom can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Rillaboom Evolution Guide

Rillaboom is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Grookey (#810)
• Thwackey (#811) — 25 Candy
• Rillaboom (#812) ← current — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Rillaboom in Pokémon GO

Shiny Rillaboom is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Rillaboom gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,271 - 2,374 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Rillaboom

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.