1-Star raid Shiny available Dark Fairy

Impidimp Raid Guide

Q: What are the best counters for Impidimp?

The top counter is Zacian (Crowned sword) with Metal Claw and Play Rough at 87 DPS against Impidimp. Mega Lucario (86.9) and Shadow Metagross (86) follow.

Q: Can I beat Impidimp without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Zacian (Crowned sword) at 87 DPS. Deoxys (Attack) and Eternatus are the next ones down.

Weak to Fairy, Poison, Steel — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Impidimp.

Boosted in Fog, Cloudy 20 counters ranked

Catch CP

473

Lv 20 · 100% IV

Weather CP

588

Lv 25 · 100% IV

Trainers

Min 1 at Lv 40+

Top DPS

87.0

Zacian (Crowned sword)

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Impidimp. Tap a row for full stats.

Zacian (Crowned sword) Metal ClawPlay Rough 87.0DPS 4,083TDO 2

Mega Lucario Bullet PunchMeteor Mash 86.9DPS 2,660TDO 3

Shadow Metagross Bullet PunchMeteor Mash 86.0DPS 3,174TDO 4

Mega Metagross Bullet PunchMeteor Mash 83.7DPS 4,701TDO 5

Mega Gardevoir CharmDazzling Gleam 82.6DPS 3,259TDO 6

Mega Beedrill Poison JabSludge Bomb 81.1DPS 1,989TDO 7

Shadow Dialga Metal ClawIron Head 79.4DPS 2,930TDO 8

Shadow Dialga (Origin) Metal ClawIron Head 78.7DPS 3,096TDO 9

Deoxys (Attack) Poison JabZap Cannon 75.9DPS 489TDO 10

Shadow Regigigas Hidden PowerCrush Grip 75.6DPS 2,981TDO 11

Eternatus Poison JabSludge Bomb 74.7DPS 3,919TDO 12

Shadow Excadrill Metal ClawIron Head 73.7DPS 1,960TDO 13

Mega Gengar HexSludge Bomb 73.4DPS 2,307TDO 14

Shadow Gardevoir CharmDazzling Gleam 72.4DPS 2,025TDO 15

Shadow Overqwil Poison JabSludge Bomb 71.8DPS 2,066TDO 16

Metagross Bullet PunchMeteor Mash 71.7DPS 3,177TDO 17

Enamorus (Incarnate) Fairy WindDazzling Gleam 71.5DPS 2,114TDO 18

Naganadel Poison JabSludge Bomb 70.6DPS 2,020TDO 19

Shadow Toxicroak Poison JabSludge Bomb 67.8DPS 1,498TDO 20

Necrozma (Dusk mane) Metal ClawIron Head 67.4DPS 3,035TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

Zacian (Crowned sword) Metal ClawPlay Rough 87.0DPS 4,083TDO 9

Deoxys (Attack) Poison JabZap Cannon 75.9DPS 489TDO 11

Eternatus Poison JabSludge Bomb 74.7DPS 3,919TDO 16

Metagross Bullet PunchMeteor Mash 71.7DPS 3,177TDO 17

Enamorus (Incarnate) Fairy WindDazzling Gleam 71.5DPS 2,114TDO 18

Naganadel Poison JabSludge Bomb 70.6DPS 2,020TDO 20

Necrozma (Dusk mane) Metal ClawIron Head 67.4DPS 3,035TDO

Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

How counters are ranked

Every released Pokemon is simulated at level 40 against Impidimp using the in-game damage formula and the current Game Master move data. Each fast + charged combination is tested; only the best moveset per Pokemon is listed.

DPS is damage per second over a full attack cycle. TDO is the total damage dealt before fainting, so it rewards bulk. Shadow forms are ranked with their 20% Attack boost and 17% Defense penalty; Mega and Primal forms use their boosted base stats.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier: 1-Star
Weather boost: Fog, Cloudy
Shiny available: Yes
Base Attack: 103
Base Defense: 69
Base Stamina: 128

Weak to — use these types

Fairy1.6× Poison1.6× Steel1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Dark0.390625× Dragon0.390625× Psychic0.390625× Ghost0.625×

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	431	536
15 / 15 / 15 100%	473	588

Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 473 CP it is a perfect Impidimp — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty Soloable with six level-40 top counters. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Impidimp resists Dark, Dragon, Psychic, Ghost — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Impidimp?

The top counter is Zacian (Crowned sword) with Metal Claw and Play Rough at 87 DPS against Impidimp. Mega Lucario (86.9) and Shadow Metagross (86) follow.

What is Impidimp weak to?

Impidimp takes super effective damage from Fairy, Poison, Steel-type moves.

How many trainers do I need to beat Impidimp?

Impidimp can be soloed. The six best counters average 84.6 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare.

Can I beat Impidimp without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Zacian (Crowned sword) at 87 DPS. Deoxys (Attack) and Eternatus are the next ones down.

Can Impidimp be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.

What weather boosts Impidimp?

Fog, Cloudy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 536–588 CP instead of 431–473. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Impidimp worth raiding?

Impidimp has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site, so the reasons to raid it are the dex entry, the candy and the shiny rather than your battle teams.

What is the best moveset for Impidimp?

The counter list on this page is for beating Impidimp. For the moves Impidimp should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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