Shaymin (Sky) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Shaymin (Sky) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Shaymin (Sky)
Shaymin (Sky) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Flying typing. The best counter is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 52.286 DPS.
Shaymin (Sky) 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: Shaymin (Sky) is weak to Ice (double weak!), Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Grass, Fighting-type moves as Shaymin (Sky) 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 Shaymin (Sky) is Kyurem (White) (52.286 DPS), Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (51.000 DPS), and Shadow Weavile (48.667 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Shaymin (Sky): After defeating Shaymin (Sky), the catch encounter will have a CP between 2016 and 2104 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2508-2617 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Shaymin (Sky) from raids will have exactly 2104 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 Shaymin (Sky)?
The best counter for Shaymin (Sky) is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 52.286 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (51.000 DPS) and Shadow Weavile (48.667 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Shaymin (Sky)?
Shaymin (Sky) 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 Shaymin (Sky) weak to?
Shaymin (Sky) is weak to Ice (double weak), Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ground, Grass, Fighting, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Shaymin (Sky) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Shaymin (Sky)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Shaymin (Sky) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Shaymin (Sky) from raids will have 2104 CP at level 20, or 2617 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2016. If you see 2104 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Shaymin (Sky) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Shaymin (Sky) 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 Shaymin (Sky)?
For the best moveset for Shaymin (Sky) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Shaymin (Sky) 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 Shaymin (Sky) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Shaymin (Sky) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kyurem (White) (52.286 DPS) and Baxcalibur (42.952 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 Shaymin (Sky) in raids?
Weather boost information for Shaymin (Sky) is not currently available. Grass-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.