Simipour Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Simipour in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Simipour
Simipour is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 55.400 DPS.
Simipour 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: Simipour is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Simipour 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 Simipour is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (55.400 DPS), Regieleki (49.176 DPS), and Mega Sceptile (46.154 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Simipour: After defeating Simipour, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1305 and 1376 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1624-1712 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Simipour from raids will have exactly 1376 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 Simipour?
The best counter for Simipour is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 55.400 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (49.176 DPS) and Mega Sceptile (46.154 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Simipour?
Simipour 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 Simipour weak to?
Simipour is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Simipour be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Simipour's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Simipour from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Simipour from raids will have 1376 CP at level 20, or 1712 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1305. If you see 1376 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Simipour worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Simipour 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 Simipour?
For the best moveset for Simipour itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Simipour 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 Simipour without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Simipour can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (49.176 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (46.000 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 Simipour in raids?
Weather boost information for Simipour is not currently available. Water-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.