Pelipper Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Pelipper in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Pelipper
Pelipper is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 67.400 DPS.
Pelipper 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: Pelipper is weak to Electric (double weak!), Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Bug, Fighting-type moves as Pelipper 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 Pelipper is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (67.400 DPS), Regieleki (59.529 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (56.100 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Pelipper: After defeating Pelipper, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1179 and 1245 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1466-1549 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Pelipper from raids will have exactly 1245 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 Pelipper?
The best counter for Pelipper is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 67.400 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (59.529 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (56.100 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Pelipper?
Pelipper 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 Pelipper weak to?
Pelipper is weak to Electric (double weak), Rock-type attacks. It resists Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Pelipper be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Pelipper's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Pelipper from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Pelipper from raids will have 1245 CP at level 20, or 1549 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1179. If you see 1245 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Pelipper worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Pelipper 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 Pelipper?
For the best moveset for Pelipper itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Pelipper 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 Pelipper without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Pelipper can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (59.529 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (56.100 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 Pelipper in raids?
Weather boost information for Pelipper 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.