Poipole Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Poipole in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Poipole
Poipole is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 52.588 DPS.
Poipole 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: Poipole is weak to Ground, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves as Poipole 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 Poipole is Shadow Mewtwo (52.588 DPS), Mega Alakazam (50.667 DPS), and Primal Groudon (49.300 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Poipole: After defeating Poipole, the catch encounter will have a CP between 902 and 960 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1122-1194 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Poipole from raids will have exactly 960 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 Poipole?
The best counter for Poipole is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 52.588 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (50.667 DPS) and Primal Groudon (49.300 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Poipole?
Poipole 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 Poipole weak to?
Poipole is weak to Ground, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Poipole be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Poipole's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Poipole from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Poipole from raids will have 960 CP at level 20, or 1194 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 902. If you see 960 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Poipole worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Poipole 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 Poipole?
For the best moveset for Poipole itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Poipole 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 Poipole without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Poipole can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (44.000 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (42.889 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 Poipole in raids?
Weather boost information for Poipole is not currently available. Poison-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.