Gulpin Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Gulpin in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Gulpin
Gulpin is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 70.588 DPS. Gulpin's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Gulpin 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: Gulpin is weak to Ground, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves as Gulpin 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 Gulpin is Shadow Mewtwo (70.588 DPS), Mega Alakazam (67.889 DPS), and Primal Groudon (64.900 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Gulpin: After defeating Gulpin, the catch encounter will have a CP between 463 and 507 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 576-631 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Gulpin from raids will have exactly 507 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 Gulpin?
The best counter for Gulpin is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 70.588 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (67.889 DPS) and Primal Groudon (64.900 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Gulpin?
Gulpin 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 Gulpin weak to?
Gulpin is weak to Ground, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Gulpin be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Gulpin'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 Gulpin from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Gulpin from raids will have 507 CP at level 20, or 631 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 463. If you see 507 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Gulpin worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Gulpin 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 Gulpin?
For the best moveset for Gulpin itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Gulpin 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 Gulpin without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Gulpin can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (58.941 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (57.667 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 Gulpin in raids?
Gulpin is weather boosted during cloudy weather. When boosted, Gulpin 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 (576-631 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.