Passimian Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Passimian in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Passimian
Passimian is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 44.000 DPS.
Passimian 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: Passimian is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves as Passimian 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 Passimian is Shadow Mewtwo (44.000 DPS), Mega Alakazam (42.000 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (38.839 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Passimian: After defeating Passimian, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1696 and 1776 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2110-2210 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Passimian from raids will have exactly 1776 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 Passimian?
The best counter for Passimian is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 44.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (42.000 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (38.839 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Passimian?
Passimian 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 Passimian weak to?
Passimian is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Passimian be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Passimian's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Passimian from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Passimian from raids will have 1776 CP at level 20, or 2210 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1696. If you see 1776 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Passimian worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Passimian 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 Passimian?
For the best moveset for Passimian itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Passimian 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 Passimian without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Passimian can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (36.706 DPS) and Enamorus (Incarnate) (36.000 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 Passimian in raids?
Weather boost information for Passimian is not currently available. Fighting-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.