Sinistcha Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Sinistcha in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Sinistcha
Sinistcha is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Ghost typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 34.842 DPS.
Sinistcha 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: Sinistcha is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Electric-type moves as Sinistcha 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 Sinistcha is Mega Blaziken (34.842 DPS), Blacephalon (34.571 DPS), and Mega Gengar (34.267 DPS).
Catching Sinistcha: After defeating Sinistcha, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1653 and 1732 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2056-2154 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Sinistcha from raids will have exactly 1732 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 Sinistcha?
The best counter for Sinistcha is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 34.842 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (34.571 DPS) and Mega Gengar (34.267 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Sinistcha?
Sinistcha 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 Sinistcha weak to?
Sinistcha is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ice-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Normal, Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Sinistcha be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Sinistcha's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Sinistcha from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Sinistcha from raids will have 1732 CP at level 20, or 2154 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1653. If you see 1732 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Sinistcha worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Sinistcha 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 Sinistcha?
For the best moveset for Sinistcha itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Sinistcha 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 Sinistcha without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Sinistcha 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 Sinistcha in raids?
Weather boost information for Sinistcha 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.