Shadow Grubbin Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Shadow Grubbin in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Shadow Grubbin
Shadow Grubbin is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with bug typing. Shadow Grubbin's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Shadow Grubbin 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: Shadow Grubbin is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves as Shadow Grubbin 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.
Catching Shadow Grubbin: After defeating Shadow Grubbin, the catch encounter will have a CP between 531 and 576 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 660-717 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Shadow Grubbin from raids will have exactly 576 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
How many trainers to beat Shadow Grubbin?
Shadow Grubbin 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 Shadow Grubbin weak to?
Shadow Grubbin is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Shadow Grubbin be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Shadow Grubbin's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Grubbin from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Shadow Grubbin from raids will have 576 CP at level 20, or 717 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 531. If you see 576 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Shadow Grubbin worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Grubbin 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 Shadow Grubbin?
For the best moveset for Shadow Grubbin itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Shadow Grubbin 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.
What weather boosts Shadow Grubbin in raids?
Shadow Grubbin is weather boosted during rainy weather. When boosted, Shadow Grubbin is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (660-717 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.