Galarian Stunfisk Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Galarian Stunfisk in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Galarian Stunfisk
Galarian Stunfisk is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with ground/steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 41.875 DPS. Galarian Stunfisk's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Galarian Stunfisk 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: Galarian Stunfisk is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Electric, Rock-type moves as Galarian Stunfisk 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 Galarian Stunfisk is Mega Blaziken (41.875 DPS), Mega Lucario (41.167 DPS), and Shadow Landorus (Therian) (39.000 DPS).
Catching Galarian Stunfisk: After defeating Galarian Stunfisk, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1198 and 1266 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1490-1575 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Galarian Stunfisk from raids will have exactly 1266 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 Galarian Stunfisk?
The best counter for Galarian Stunfisk is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 41.875 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (41.167 DPS) and Shadow Landorus (Therian) (39.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Galarian Stunfisk?
Galarian Stunfisk 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 Galarian Stunfisk weak to?
Galarian Stunfisk is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground, Water-type attacks. It resists Poison, Electric, Rock, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Galarian Stunfisk be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Galarian Stunfisk'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 Galarian Stunfisk from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Galarian Stunfisk from raids will have 1266 CP at level 20, or 1575 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1198. If you see 1266 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Galarian Stunfisk worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Galarian Stunfisk 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 Galarian Stunfisk?
For the best moveset for Galarian Stunfisk itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Galarian Stunfisk 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 Galarian Stunfisk without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Galarian Stunfisk can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (38.222 DPS) and Reshiram (33.500 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 Galarian Stunfisk in raids?
Galarian Stunfisk is weather boosted during sunny,snow weather. When boosted, Galarian Stunfisk 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 (1490-1575 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.