Lillipup Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Lillipup in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Lillipup
Lillipup is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 82.000 DPS.
Lillipup 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: Lillipup is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Lillipup 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 Lillipup is Mega Blaziken (82.000 DPS), Mega Lucario (81.167 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (71.750 DPS).
Catching Lillipup: After defeating Lillipup, the catch encounter will have a CP between 492 and 536 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 612-667 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Lillipup from raids will have exactly 536 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 Lillipup?
The best counter for Lillipup is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 82.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (81.167 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (71.750 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Lillipup?
Lillipup 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 Lillipup weak to?
Lillipup is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Lillipup be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Lillipup's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Lillipup from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Lillipup from raids will have 536 CP at level 20, or 667 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 492. If you see 536 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Lillipup worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Lillipup 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 Lillipup?
For the best moveset for Lillipup itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Lillipup 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 Lillipup without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Lillipup can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (63.333 DPS) and Lucario (62.000 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 Lillipup in raids?
Weather boost information for Lillipup 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.