Salandit Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Salandit in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Salandit
Salandit is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison/Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 129.000 DPS.
Salandit 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: Salandit is weak to Ground (double weak!), Psychic, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Grass-type moves as Salandit 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 Salandit is Primal Groudon (129.000 DPS), Shadow Groudon (117.200 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (114.250 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Salandit: After defeating Salandit, the catch encounter will have a CP between 608 and 657 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 756-817 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Salandit from raids will have exactly 657 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 Salandit?
The best counter for Salandit is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 129.000 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (117.200 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (114.250 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Salandit?
Salandit 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 Salandit weak to?
Salandit is weak to Ground (double weak), Psychic, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Grass, Fighting, Fire, Ice, Poison, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Salandit be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Salandit's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Salandit from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Salandit from raids will have 657 CP at level 20, or 817 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 608. If you see 657 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Salandit worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Salandit 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 Salandit?
For the best moveset for Salandit itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Salandit 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 Salandit without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Salandit can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (111.273 DPS) and Groudon (98.000 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 Salandit in raids?
Weather boost information for Salandit 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.