Shuppet Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Shuppet in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Shuppet
Shuppet is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ghost typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 100.000 DPS.
Shuppet 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: Shuppet is weak to Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Bug-type moves as Shuppet 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 Shuppet is Mega Gengar (100.000 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (92.286 DPS), and Mega Absol (91.600 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Shuppet: After defeating Shuppet, the catch encounter will have a CP between 548 and 596 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 682-742 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Shuppet from raids will have exactly 596 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 Shuppet?
The best counter for Shuppet is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 100.000 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (92.286 DPS) and Mega Absol (91.600 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Shuppet?
Shuppet 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 Shuppet weak to?
Shuppet is weak to Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Shuppet be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Shuppet's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Shuppet from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Shuppet from raids will have 596 CP at level 20, or 742 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 548. If you see 596 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Shuppet worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Shuppet 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 Shuppet?
For the best moveset for Shuppet itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Shuppet 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 Shuppet without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Shuppet can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (85.429 DPS) and Darkrai (77.000 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 Shuppet in raids?
Weather boost information for Shuppet is not currently available. Ghost-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.