Sharpedo Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Sharpedo in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Sharpedo
Sharpedo is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Dark typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 88.500 DPS.
Sharpedo 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: Sharpedo is weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Fire-type moves as Sharpedo 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 Sharpedo is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (88.500 DPS), Mega Blaziken (85.125 DPS), and Mega Lucario (83.833 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Sharpedo: After defeating Sharpedo, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1204 and 1277 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1497-1589 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Sharpedo from raids will have exactly 1277 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 Sharpedo?
The best counter for Sharpedo is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 88.500 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (85.125 DPS) and Mega Lucario (83.833 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Sharpedo?
Sharpedo 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 Sharpedo weak to?
Sharpedo is weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Sharpedo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Sharpedo's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Sharpedo from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Sharpedo from raids will have 1277 CP at level 20, or 1589 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1204. If you see 1277 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Sharpedo worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Sharpedo 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 Sharpedo?
For the best moveset for Sharpedo itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Sharpedo 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 Sharpedo without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Sharpedo can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (79.647 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (73.800 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 Sharpedo in raids?
Weather boost information for Sharpedo is not currently available. Water-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.