Lopunny Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Lopunny in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Lopunny
Lopunny is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 36.875 DPS.
Lopunny 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: Lopunny is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Lopunny 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 Lopunny is Mega Blaziken (36.875 DPS), Mega Lucario (36.333 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (32.125 DPS).
Catching Lopunny: After defeating Lopunny, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1140 and 1206 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1419-1500 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Lopunny from raids will have exactly 1206 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 Lopunny?
The best counter for Lopunny is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 36.875 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (36.333 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (32.125 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Lopunny?
Lopunny 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 Lopunny weak to?
Lopunny is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Lopunny be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Lopunny's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Lopunny from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Lopunny from raids will have 1206 CP at level 20, or 1500 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1140. If you see 1206 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Lopunny worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Lopunny 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 Lopunny?
For the best moveset for Lopunny itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Lopunny 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 Lopunny without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Lopunny can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (28.148 DPS) and Lucario (27.500 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 Lopunny in raids?
Weather boost information for Lopunny 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.