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Bombirdier Raid Guide

Weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Bombirdier.

Boosted in Windy, Fog 20 counters ranked
Catch CP
1,457
Lv 20 · 100% IV
Weather CP
1,812
Lv 25 · 100% IV
Trainers
4+
Min 2 at Lv 40+
Top DPS
42.7
Shadow Thundurus (Therian)
Bombirdier

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier
3-Star
Weather boost
Windy, Fog
Shiny available
Yes
Base Attack
198
Base Defense
172
Base Stamina
172

Weak to — use these types

Electric1.6× Fairy1.6× Ice1.6× Rock1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Ground0.390625× Psychic0.390625× Dark0.625× Ghost0.625× Grass0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs Lv 20 CP Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor 1,384 1,722
15 / 15 / 15 100% 1,457 1,812
Every raid catch has an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 1,457 CP it is a perfect Bombirdier — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty Bombirdier goes down with 2 trainers running optimal counters at level 40+. Plan for 4+ if your team is not fully powered up.

Do not bring Ground, Psychic, Dark damage — Bombirdier resists it and your lobby will run out of time before it runs out of HP. Everything in the counter list above already hits for super effective damage, so pick the six highest entries you actually own and power up.

In Windy, Fog weather the boss hits harder and survives longer, but the catch encounter is level 25 instead of 20 — a harder fight for a better reward. Bring one extra trainer on boosted runs.

On the catch screen, use Golden Razz Berries and aim for Excellent curveball throws; the shiny check happens the moment the encounter loads, so you will know before your first throw.

FAQ

How many trainers do I need to beat Bombirdier?

Bombirdier can be beaten by 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. 4+ is comfortable, and 5–6 is the safe number in a public lobby where you cannot see anyone's team.

Can I beat Bombirdier without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Regieleki at 38.588 DPS. Budget teams trade about one trainer's worth of damage, so add one or two extra bodies to the lobby.

Can Bombirdier be shiny?

Yes — shiny Bombirdier is available from raid encounters. The rate for legendary raids is roughly 1 in 20. Use a Pinap Berry if you already have the shiny and want the extra candy.

What weather boosts Bombirdier?

Bombirdier is boosted in Windy, Fog weather. The raid is harder because the boss's moves gain a 1.2× multiplier, but the catch is level 25 instead of level 20 and the IV floor rises to 4/4/4.

Is Bombirdier worth raiding?

Bombirdier is a lower-tier boss you can solo or clear with one friend. It is good for candy, XP and a high-IV specimen, but it does not justify Premium Passes.

What is the best moveset for Bombirdier?

The counter list on this page is for beating Bombirdier. For the moves Bombirdier should use as your attacker, open its full stats page — it lists every fast and charged move with raid DPS and PvP rankings.

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