Serperior Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Serperior in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Serperior
Serperior 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 32.842 DPS.
Serperior 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: Serperior is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Serperior 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 Serperior is Mega Blaziken (32.842 DPS), Blacephalon (32.111 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (31.684 DPS).
Catching Serperior: After defeating Serperior, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1264 and 1333 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1573-1659 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Serperior from raids will have exactly 1333 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 Serperior?
The best counter for Serperior is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 32.842 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (32.111 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (31.684 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Serperior?
Serperior 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 Serperior weak to?
Serperior is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Serperior be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Serperior's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Serperior from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Serperior from raids will have 1333 CP at level 20, or 1659 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1264. If you see 1333 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Serperior worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Serperior 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 Serperior?
For the best moveset for Serperior itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Serperior 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 Serperior without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Serperior can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (32.111 DPS) and Eternatus (29.037 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 Serperior in raids?
Weather boost information for Serperior 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.