Indeedee (Male) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Indeedee (Male) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Indeedee (Male)
Indeedee (Male) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic/Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Absol (Mega) with Snarl and Brutal Swing, dealing 35.800 DPS.
Indeedee (Male) 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: Indeedee (Male) is weak to Bug, Dark -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Psychic-type moves as Indeedee (Male) 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 Indeedee (Male) is Mega Absol (35.800 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (35.286 DPS), and Shadow Absol (33.800 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Indeedee (Male): After defeating Indeedee (Male), the catch encounter will have a CP between 1358 and 1430 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1690-1780 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Indeedee (Male) from raids will have exactly 1430 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 Indeedee (Male)?
The best counter for Indeedee (Male) is Mega Absol with Snarl and Brutal Swing, dealing 35.800 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (35.286 DPS) and Shadow Absol (33.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Indeedee (Male)?
Indeedee (Male) 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 Indeedee (Male) weak to?
Indeedee (Male) is weak to Bug, Dark-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Indeedee (Male) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Indeedee (Male)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Indeedee (Male) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Indeedee (Male) from raids will have 1430 CP at level 20, or 1780 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1358. If you see 1430 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Indeedee (Male) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Indeedee (Male) 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 Indeedee (Male)?
For the best moveset for Indeedee (Male) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Indeedee (Male) 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 Indeedee (Male) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Indeedee (Male) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (33.000 DPS) and Darkrai (29.714 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 Indeedee (Male) in raids?
Weather boost information for Indeedee (Male) is not currently available. Psychic-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.