Simisear Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Simisear in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Simisear
Simisear is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 49.455 DPS.
Simisear 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: Simisear is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Simisear 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 Simisear is Primal Kyogre (49.455 DPS), Primal Groudon (49.300 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (45.212 DPS).
Catching Simisear: After defeating Simisear, 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 Simisear 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 Simisear?
The best counter for Simisear is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 49.455 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (49.300 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (45.212 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Simisear?
Simisear 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 Simisear weak to?
Simisear is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Simisear be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Simisear's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Simisear from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Simisear 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 Simisear worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Simisear 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 Simisear?
For the best moveset for Simisear itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Simisear 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 Simisear without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Simisear can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. 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 Simisear in raids?
Weather boost information for Simisear is not currently available. Fire-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.