Pidove Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Pidove in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Pidove
Pidove is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 91.800 DPS.
Pidove 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: Pidove is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Ground, Bug-type moves as Pidove 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 Pidove is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (91.800 DPS), Regieleki (82.471 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (76.700 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Pidove: After defeating Pidove, the catch encounter will have a CP between 454 and 496 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 565-617 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Pidove from raids will have exactly 496 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 Pidove?
The best counter for Pidove is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 91.800 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (82.471 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (76.700 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Pidove?
Pidove 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 Pidove weak to?
Pidove is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Pidove be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Pidove's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Pidove from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Pidove from raids will have 496 CP at level 20, or 617 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 454. If you see 496 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Pidove worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Pidove 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 Pidove?
For the best moveset for Pidove itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Pidove 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 Pidove without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Pidove can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (82.471 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (76.700 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 Pidove in raids?
Weather boost information for Pidove is not currently available. Normal-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.