Shiinotic Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Shiinotic in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Shiinotic
Shiinotic is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Beedrill (Mega) with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb, dealing 53.882 DPS.
Shiinotic 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: Shiinotic is weak to Poison (double weak!), Fire, Flying, Ice, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Dark, Electric-type moves as Shiinotic 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 Shiinotic is Mega Beedrill (53.882 DPS), Eternatus (49.529 DPS), and Mega Gengar (48.000 DPS).
Catching Shiinotic: After defeating Shiinotic, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1028 and 1090 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1278-1356 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Shiinotic from raids will have exactly 1090 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 Shiinotic?
The best counter for Shiinotic is Mega Beedrill with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb, dealing 53.882 DPS. Other top options include Eternatus (49.529 DPS) and Mega Gengar (48.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Shiinotic?
Shiinotic 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 Shiinotic weak to?
Shiinotic is weak to Poison (double weak), Fire, Flying, Ice, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Shiinotic be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Shiinotic's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Shiinotic from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Shiinotic from raids will have 1090 CP at level 20, or 1356 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1028. If you see 1090 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Shiinotic worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Shiinotic 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 Shiinotic?
For the best moveset for Shiinotic itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Shiinotic 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 Shiinotic without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Shiinotic can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (49.529 DPS) and Naganadel (46.706 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 Shiinotic in raids?
Weather boost information for Shiinotic 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.