Primarina Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Primarina in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Primarina
Primarina is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Fairy typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 37.700 DPS.
Primarina 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: Primarina is weak to Electric, Grass, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Primarina 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 Primarina is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (37.700 DPS), Regieleki (34.235 DPS), and Deoxys (Attack) (33.161 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Primarina: After defeating Primarina, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1792 and 1874 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2229-2332 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Primarina from raids will have exactly 1874 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 Primarina?
The best counter for Primarina is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 37.700 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (34.235 DPS) and Deoxys (Attack) (33.161 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Primarina?
Primarina 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 Primarina weak to?
Primarina is weak to Electric, Grass, Poison-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fighting, Fire, Ice, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Primarina be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Primarina's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Primarina from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Primarina from raids will have 1874 CP at level 20, or 2332 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1792. If you see 1874 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Primarina worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Primarina 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 Primarina?
For the best moveset for Primarina itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Primarina 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 Primarina without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Primarina can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (34.235 DPS) and Deoxys (Attack) (33.161 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 Primarina in raids?
Weather boost information for Primarina 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.