Pupitar Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Pupitar in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Pupitar
Pupitar is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock/Ground typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 78.788 DPS.
Pupitar 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: Pupitar is weak to Grass (double weak!), Water (double weak!), Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Poison, Fire-type moves as Pupitar 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 Pupitar is Primal Kyogre (78.788 DPS), Mega Sceptile (72.923 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (71.818 DPS).
Catching Pupitar: After defeating Pupitar, the catch encounter will have a CP between 973 and 1034 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1211-1286 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Pupitar from raids will have exactly 1034 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 Pupitar?
The best counter for Pupitar is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 78.788 DPS. Other top options include Mega Sceptile (72.923 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (71.818 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Pupitar?
Pupitar 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 Pupitar weak to?
Pupitar is weak to Grass (double weak), Water (double weak), Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel-type attacks. It resists Electric, Poison, Fire, Flying, Normal, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Pupitar be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Pupitar's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Pupitar from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Pupitar from raids will have 1034 CP at level 20, or 1286 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 973. If you see 1034 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Pupitar worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Pupitar 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 Pupitar?
For the best moveset for Pupitar itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Pupitar 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 Pupitar without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Pupitar can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (67.600 DPS) and Shaymin (Sky) (61.143 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 Pupitar in raids?
Weather boost information for Pupitar is not currently available. Rock-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.