Seedot Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Seedot in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Seedot
Seedot is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 86.000 DPS.
Seedot 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: Seedot is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Seedot 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 Seedot is Mega Blaziken (86.000 DPS), Blacephalon (84.778 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (83.158 DPS).
Catching Seedot: After defeating Seedot, the catch encounter will have a CP between 315 and 350 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 391-436 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Seedot from raids will have exactly 350 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 Seedot?
The best counter for Seedot is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 86.000 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (84.778 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (83.158 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Seedot?
Seedot 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 Seedot weak to?
Seedot is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Seedot be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Seedot's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Seedot from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Seedot from raids will have 350 CP at level 20, or 436 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 315. If you see 350 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Seedot worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Seedot 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 Seedot?
For the best moveset for Seedot itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Seedot 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 Seedot without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Seedot can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (84.778 DPS) and Eternatus (75.407 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 Seedot in raids?
Weather boost information for Seedot is not currently available. Grass-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.