Servine Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Servine in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Servine
Servine 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 44.000 DPS.
Servine 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: Servine is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Servine 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 Servine is Mega Blaziken (44.000 DPS), Blacephalon (43.000 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (42.526 DPS).
Catching Servine: After defeating Servine, the catch encounter will have a CP between 789 and 844 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 982-1050 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Servine from raids will have exactly 844 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 Servine?
The best counter for Servine is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 44.000 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (43.000 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (42.526 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Servine?
Servine 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 Servine weak to?
Servine is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Servine be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Servine's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Servine from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Servine from raids will have 844 CP at level 20, or 1050 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 789. If you see 844 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Servine worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Servine 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 Servine?
For the best moveset for Servine itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Servine 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 Servine without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Servine can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (43.000 DPS) and Eternatus (38.000 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 Servine in raids?
Weather boost information for Servine 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.