Jigglypuff Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Jigglypuff in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Jigglypuff
Jigglypuff is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal/Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Lucario (Mega) with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 145.600 DPS.
Jigglypuff 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: Jigglypuff is weak to Poison, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Ghost, Bug-type moves as Jigglypuff 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 Jigglypuff is Mega Lucario (145.600 DPS), Shadow Metagross (145.067 DPS), and Mega Metagross (141.067 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Jigglypuff: After defeating Jigglypuff, the catch encounter will have a CP between 379 and 424 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 472-527 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Jigglypuff from raids will have exactly 424 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 Jigglypuff?
The best counter for Jigglypuff is Mega Lucario with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 145.600 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Metagross (145.067 DPS) and Mega Metagross (141.067 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Jigglypuff?
Jigglypuff 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 Jigglypuff weak to?
Jigglypuff is weak to Poison, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Ghost, Bug, Dark-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Jigglypuff be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Jigglypuff's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Jigglypuff from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Jigglypuff from raids will have 424 CP at level 20, or 527 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 379. If you see 424 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Jigglypuff worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Jigglypuff 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 Jigglypuff?
For the best moveset for Jigglypuff itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Jigglypuff 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 Jigglypuff without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Jigglypuff can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Deoxys (Attack) (127.742 DPS) and Eternatus (125.176 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 Jigglypuff in raids?
Weather boost information for Jigglypuff is not currently available. Normal-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.