Panpour Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Panpour in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Panpour
Panpour is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 78.300 DPS.
Panpour 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: Panpour is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Panpour 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 Panpour is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (78.300 DPS), Regieleki (69.647 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (65.300 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Panpour: After defeating Panpour, the catch encounter will have a CP between 515 and 560 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 641-697 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Panpour from raids will have exactly 560 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 Panpour?
The best counter for Panpour is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 78.300 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (69.647 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (65.300 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Panpour?
Panpour 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 Panpour weak to?
Panpour is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Panpour be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Panpour's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Panpour from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Panpour from raids will have 560 CP at level 20, or 697 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 515. If you see 560 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Panpour worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Panpour 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 Panpour?
For the best moveset for Panpour itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Panpour 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 Panpour without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Panpour can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (69.647 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (65.300 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 Panpour in raids?
Weather boost information for Panpour is not currently available. Water-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.