Shroomish Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Shroomish in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Shroomish
Shroomish is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 60.316 DPS.
Shroomish 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: Shroomish is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Shroomish 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 Shroomish is Mega Blaziken (60.316 DPS), Blacephalon (59.556 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (58.632 DPS).
Catching Shroomish: After defeating Shroomish, the catch encounter will have a CP between 432 and 474 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 537-590 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Shroomish from raids will have exactly 474 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 Shroomish?
The best counter for Shroomish is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 60.316 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (59.556 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (58.632 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Shroomish?
Shroomish 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 Shroomish weak to?
Shroomish is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Shroomish be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Shroomish's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Shroomish from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Shroomish from raids will have 474 CP at level 20, or 590 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 432. If you see 474 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Shroomish worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Shroomish 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 Shroomish?
For the best moveset for Shroomish itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Shroomish 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 Shroomish without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Shroomish can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (59.556 DPS) and Eternatus (52.667 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 Shroomish in raids?
Weather boost information for Shroomish 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.