Silcoon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Silcoon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Silcoon
Silcoon is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 86.000 DPS.
Silcoon 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: Silcoon is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves as Silcoon 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 Silcoon is Mega Blaziken (86.000 DPS), Blacephalon (84.778 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (83.158 DPS).
Catching Silcoon: After defeating Silcoon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 289 and 324 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 360-403 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Silcoon from raids will have exactly 324 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 Silcoon?
The best counter for Silcoon is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 86.000 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (84.778 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (83.158 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Silcoon?
Silcoon 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 Silcoon weak to?
Silcoon is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Silcoon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Silcoon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Silcoon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Silcoon from raids will have 324 CP at level 20, or 403 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 289. If you see 324 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Silcoon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Silcoon 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 Silcoon?
For the best moveset for Silcoon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Silcoon 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 Silcoon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Silcoon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (84.778 DPS) and Reshiram (72.929 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 Silcoon in raids?
Weather boost information for Silcoon is not currently available. Bug-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.