Shadow Snorlax Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Shadow Snorlax in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Shadow Snorlax
Shadow Snorlax is a 3-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with normal typing. Shadow Snorlax's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Shadow Snorlax 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 Snorlax is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Shadow Snorlax 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 Snorlax: After defeating Shadow Snorlax, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1804 and 1889 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2245-2350 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Shadow Snorlax from raids will have exactly 1889 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 Snorlax?
Shadow Snorlax 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 Snorlax weak to?
Shadow Snorlax is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Shadow Snorlax be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Shadow Snorlax'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 Snorlax from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Shadow Snorlax from raids will have 1889 CP at level 20, or 2350 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1804. If you see 1889 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Shadow Snorlax worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Snorlax 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 Snorlax?
For the best moveset for Shadow Snorlax itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Shadow Snorlax 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 Snorlax in raids?
Shadow Snorlax is weather boosted during partly cloudy weather. When boosted, Shadow Snorlax 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 (2245-2350 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.