
| Max CP | 2,931 |
| Generation | Unova (Gen 5) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Throh is a Fighting-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,931 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Throh has base stats of 172 Attack, 160 Defense, and 260 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 592.
Throh can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Cloudy weather, Throh receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Throh is 5km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 12 | +10 | 10.9 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Blast STAB | Fighting | 140 | -75 | - | 150 | -75 |
| Low Sweep STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | -35 | - | 60 | -35 |
| Brick Break STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Throh takes increased damage from these types:
Throh takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Throh in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Psychic | 345 | 115 | 137 | 3,615 |
| 2 |
| Psychic | 300 | 182 | 214 | 4,780 |
| 3 |
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 4 |
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 5 |
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 6 |
| Psychic | 271 | 167 | 146 | 3,498 |
| 7 |
| Psychic | 270 | 151 | 181 | 3,673 |
| 8 |
| Dragon Psychic | 268 | 212 | 190 | 4,362 |
| 9 |
| Dragon Flying | 263 | 198 | 209 | 4,338 |
| 10 |
| Psychic | 261 | 175 | 163 | 3,626 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 1,498 |
| 2 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 1,494 |
| 3 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 1,489 |
| 4 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 1,498 |
| 5 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 22 | 1,493 |
| 6 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 22 | 1,495 |
| 7 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 22 | 1,497 |
| 8 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 1,500 |
| 9 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 22 | 1,498 |
| 10 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 1,499 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 45 | 2,499 |
| 2 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 44 | 2,498 |
| 3 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 45 | 2,496 |
| 4 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 44 | 2,495 |
| 5 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 44 | 2,488 |
| 6 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 45 | 2,498 |
| 7 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 45 | 2,497 |
| 8 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 45 | 2,494 |
| 9 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 44 | 2,499 |
| 10 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 46 | 2,500 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,196 | 1,098 | 1,464 | 1,830 | 2,562 | 2,905 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,192 | 1,096 | 1,461 | 1,826 | 2,557 | 2,899 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,190 | 1,095 | 1,459 | 1,824 | 2,554 | 2,896 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,174 | 1,087 | 1,449 | 1,811 | 2,536 | 2,876 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,175 | 1,087 | 1,450 | 1,813 | 2,538 | 2,877 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,152 | 1,076 | 1,434 | 1,793 | 2,511 | 2,847 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,130 | 1,065 | 1,420 | 1,775 | 2,485 | 2,818 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,137 | 1,068 | 1,424 | 1,781 | 2,493 | 2,827 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,087 | 1,043 | 1,391 | 1,739 | 2,435 | 2,761 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,878 | 939 | 1,252 | 1,565 | 2,191 | 2,484 |
Important CP values for Throh with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 2,905 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,562 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,391 - 1,464 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,739 - 1,830 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,391 - 1,464 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,043 - 1,098 CP |
Maximum CP for Throh with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 26 | 2,562 |
| 2 | 2,562 | 27 | 2,562 |
| 3 | 2,562 | 28 | 2,562 |
| 4 | 2,562 | 29 | 2,562 |
| 5 | 345 | 30 | 2,196 |
| 6 | 2,562 | 31 | 2,562 |
| 7 | 2,562 | 32 | 2,562 |
| 8 | 2,562 | 33 | 2,562 |
| 9 | 2,562 | 34 | 2,562 |
| 10 | 732 | 35 | 2,379 |
| 11 | 2,562 | 36 | 2,562 |
| 12 | 2,562 | 37 | 2,562 |
| 13 | 2,562 | 38 | 2,562 |
| 14 | 2,562 | 39 | 2,562 |
| 15 | 1,098 | 40 | 2,562 |
| 16 | 2,562 | 41 | 2,562 |
| 17 | 2,562 | 42 | 2,562 |
| 18 | 2,562 | 43 | 2,562 |
| 19 | 2,562 | 44 | 2,562 |
| 20 | 1,464 | 45 | 2,740 |
| 21 | 2,562 | 46 | 2,562 |
| 22 | 2,562 | 47 | 2,562 |
| 23 | 2,562 | 48 | 2,562 |
| 24 | 2,562 | 49 | 2,562 |
| 25 | 1,830 | 50 | 2,905 |
Throh (#538) is a Fighting-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,931 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Throh can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Throh in 2026.
Throh's Attack stat is 172 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Throh to contribute meaningful damage.
With 160 Defense (Good) and 260 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 592. This gives Throh reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Fighting-type Pokémon, Throh's stat distribution is balanced.
The best moveset for Throh depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Low Kick (Fast) with Focus Blast (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. Throh has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Throh 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 Fighting typing provides useful matchups against Bug, Rock, Dark-type threats while being weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy types.
In Ultra League, Throh reaches 2,562 CP at Level 40. Pair it with Pokémon that cover its weaknesses.
In Master League, Throh faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
As a raid attacker, Throh's effectiveness depends on its typing and 172 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Throh use Flying, Psychic-type moves.
Throh can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Shiny Throh 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.
Throh gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,739 - 1,830 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
Q: What is Throh's max CP?
A: 2,905 CP at Level 50, or 2,562 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Throh good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Throh be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Throh is available.
Q: What is Throh weak to?
A: Flying, Psychic, Fairy-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Low Kick + Focus Blast for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.