Pokémon GO: Tobutz Counter Guide with the 20 best attackers

The 20 best counters against Tobutz in Pokémon GO are summarized for you in this raid guide. To defeat the raid boss quickly, we show you the best moveset here on MeinMMO.

What kind of Pokémon is this? Tobutz is a Legendary Pokémon from the fourth generation of games. Together with Vesprit and Selfe, they represent the trio of the lake legend.

When can you challenge Tobutz? You can find Tobutz in Level 5 raids from May 12 to May 21, 2025. You will find it along with Vesprit and Selfe in their respective regions. Here, you will likely need to use a remote raid to catch it.

The best counters against Tobutz in the raid

1. Mega Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch
2. Shadow Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch
3. Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
4. Necrozma Dawn Wings with Dark Claw and Shadow Beam
5. Mega Houndoom with Dark Pulse and Sucker Punch
6. Mega Banette with Dark Claw and Shadow Ball
7. Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Exceeding Storm
8. Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch
9. Shadow Mewtwo with Psychic Blade and Shadow Ball
10. Hydreigon with Bite and Crunch
11. Shadow Skelabra with Burden and Shadow Ball
12. Mega Gyarados with Bite and Crunch
13. Darkrai with Dark Pulse and Shadow Ball
14. Shadow Gengar with Dark Claw and Shadow Ball
15. Shadow Houndoom with Dark Pulse and Sucker Punch
16. Giratina (Origin Forme) with Dark Claw and Phantom Force
17. Mega Alakazam with Psychic Blade and Shadow Ball
18. Hoopa (Unbound) with Astonish and Shadow Ball
19. Shadow Snibunna with Dark Pulse and Sucker Punch
20. Mega Absol with Dark Pulse and Dark Aura
21. Skelabra with Burden and Shadow Ball

Weaknesses of Tobutz: As Tobutz is a Psychic type, it is particularly weak against attacks from Bug, Ghost, and Dark types.

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Can you catch Shiny Tobutz? Yes, you can now catch the shiny form of Tobutz in Pokémon GO.

How many trainers do you need? Trainers who use the best counters, are at least level 40, and have some experience with raids can defeat Tobutz with just three players. Theoretically, it is even possible with two players if your counters are particularly strong. If you have lower levels, you should rely on more players in your group.