Bombirdier Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Bombirdier in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Bombirdier
Bombirdier is a 3-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with flying/dark typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 42.700 DPS. Bombirdier's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Bombirdier 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: Bombirdier is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Psychic, Dark-type moves as Bombirdier 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 Bombirdier is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (42.700 DPS), Regieleki (38.588 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (35.800 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Bombirdier: After defeating Bombirdier, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1384 and 1457 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1722-1812 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Bombirdier from raids will have exactly 1457 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 Bombirdier?
The best counter for Bombirdier is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 42.700 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (38.588 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (35.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Bombirdier?
Bombirdier 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 Bombirdier weak to?
Bombirdier is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ground, Psychic, Dark, Ghost, Grass-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Bombirdier be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Bombirdier's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Bombirdier from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Bombirdier from raids will have 1457 CP at level 20, or 1812 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1384. If you see 1457 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Bombirdier worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Bombirdier 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 Bombirdier?
For the best moveset for Bombirdier itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Bombirdier 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 Bombirdier without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Bombirdier can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (38.588 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (35.800 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 Bombirdier in raids?
Bombirdier is weather boosted during windy,fog weather. When boosted, Bombirdier is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (1722-1812 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.