Noivern Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Noivern in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Noivern
Noivern is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Flying/Dragon typing. The best counter is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 49.429 DPS.
Noivern 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: Noivern is weak to Ice (double weak!), Dragon, Fairy, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Ground, Bug-type moves as Noivern 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 Noivern is Kyurem (White) (49.429 DPS), Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (48.286 DPS), and Shadow Weavile (46.400 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Noivern: After defeating Noivern, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1542 and 1618 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1919-2013 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Noivern from raids will have exactly 1618 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 Noivern?
The best counter for Noivern is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 49.429 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (48.286 DPS) and Shadow Weavile (46.400 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Noivern?
Noivern 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 Noivern weak to?
Noivern is weak to Ice (double weak), Dragon, Fairy, Rock-type attacks. It resists Grass, Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Noivern be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Noivern's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Noivern from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Noivern from raids will have 1618 CP at level 20, or 2013 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1542. If you see 1618 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Noivern worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Noivern 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 Noivern?
For the best moveset for Noivern itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Noivern 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 Noivern without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Noivern can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kyurem (White) (49.429 DPS) and Eternatus (42.414 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 Noivern in raids?
Weather boost information for Noivern is not currently available. Flying-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.