Pawmi Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Pawmi in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Pawmi
Pawmi is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with electric typing. The best counter is Shadow Landorus (Therian) (Shadow) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm, dealing 147.364 DPS. Pawmi's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Pawmi 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: Pawmi is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves as Pawmi 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 Pawmi is Shadow Landorus (Therian) (147.364 DPS), Primal Groudon (143.200 DPS), and Shadow Groudon (130.600 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Pawmi: After defeating Pawmi, the catch encounter will have a CP between 334 and 372 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 416-463 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Pawmi from raids will have exactly 372 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 Pawmi?
The best counter for Pawmi is Shadow Landorus (Therian) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm, dealing 147.364 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (143.200 DPS) and Shadow Groudon (130.600 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Pawmi?
Pawmi 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 Pawmi weak to?
Pawmi is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Pawmi be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Pawmi's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Pawmi from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Pawmi from raids will have 372 CP at level 20, or 463 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 334. If you see 372 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Pawmi worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Pawmi 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 Pawmi?
For the best moveset for Pawmi itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Pawmi 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 Pawmi without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Pawmi can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (122.818 DPS) and Groudon (110.000 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 Pawmi in raids?
Pawmi is weather boosted during rainy weather. When boosted, Pawmi is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (416-463 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.