Seviper Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Seviper in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Seviper
Seviper is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 59.176 DPS.
Seviper 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: Seviper is weak to Ground, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves as Seviper 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 Seviper is Shadow Mewtwo (59.176 DPS), Mega Alakazam (56.889 DPS), and Primal Groudon (54.900 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Seviper: After defeating Seviper, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1165 and 1233 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1450-1534 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Seviper from raids will have exactly 1233 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 Seviper?
The best counter for Seviper is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 59.176 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (56.889 DPS) and Primal Groudon (54.900 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Seviper?
Seviper 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 Seviper weak to?
Seviper is weak to Ground, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Seviper be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Seviper's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Seviper from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Seviper from raids will have 1233 CP at level 20, or 1534 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1165. If you see 1233 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Seviper worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Seviper 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 Seviper?
For the best moveset for Seviper itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Seviper 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 Seviper without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Seviper can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (49.412 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (48.556 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 Seviper in raids?
Weather boost information for Seviper 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.