Sewaddle Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Sewaddle in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Sewaddle
Sewaddle is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 85.053 DPS.
Sewaddle 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: Sewaddle is weak to Fire (double weak!), Flying (double weak!), Bug, Ice, Poison, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Ground, Electric-type moves as Sewaddle 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 Sewaddle is Mega Blaziken (85.053 DPS), Blacephalon (84.222 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (82.842 DPS).
Catching Sewaddle: After defeating Sewaddle, the catch encounter will have a CP between 527 and 572 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 655-712 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Sewaddle from raids will have exactly 572 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 Sewaddle?
The best counter for Sewaddle is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 85.053 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (84.222 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (82.842 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Sewaddle?
Sewaddle 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 Sewaddle weak to?
Sewaddle is weak to Fire (double weak), Flying (double weak), Bug, Ice, Poison, Rock-type attacks. It resists Grass, Ground, Electric, Fighting, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Sewaddle be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Sewaddle's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Sewaddle from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Sewaddle from raids will have 572 CP at level 20, or 712 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 527. If you see 572 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Sewaddle worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Sewaddle 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 Sewaddle?
For the best moveset for Sewaddle itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Sewaddle 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 Sewaddle without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Sewaddle can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (84.222 DPS) and Reshiram (72.714 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 Sewaddle in raids?
Weather boost information for Sewaddle is not currently available. Bug-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.