Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat
Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with electric typing. Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat 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: Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves as Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat 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.
Catching Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat: After defeating Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat, the catch encounter will have a CP between 505 and 549 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 628-683 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat from raids will have exactly 549 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
How many trainers to beat Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat?
Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat 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 Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat weak to?
Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat'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 Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat from raids will have 549 CP at level 20, or 683 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 505. If you see 549 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat 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 Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat?
For the best moveset for Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat 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.
What weather boosts Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat in raids?
Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat is weather boosted during rainy weather. When boosted, Pikachu wearing a Team Instinct hat 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 (628-683 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.