Rookidee Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Rookidee in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Rookidee
Rookidee is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 109.200 DPS. Rookidee's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Rookidee 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: Rookidee is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Bug, Fighting-type moves as Rookidee 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 Rookidee is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (109.200 DPS), Regieleki (97.529 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (91.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Rookidee: After defeating Rookidee, the catch encounter will have a CP between 353 and 390 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 439-485 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Rookidee from raids will have exactly 390 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 Rookidee?
The best counter for Rookidee is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 109.200 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (97.529 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (91.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Rookidee?
Rookidee 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 Rookidee weak to?
Rookidee is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ground, Bug, Fighting, Grass-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Rookidee be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Rookidee'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 Rookidee from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Rookidee from raids will have 390 CP at level 20, or 485 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 353. If you see 390 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Rookidee worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Rookidee 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 Rookidee?
For the best moveset for Rookidee itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Rookidee 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 Rookidee without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Rookidee can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (97.529 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (91.000 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 Rookidee in raids?
Rookidee is weather boosted during windy weather. When boosted, Rookidee 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 (439-485 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.