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Skeledirge Raid Guide

Weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Skeledirge.

Boosted in Sunny, Fog 20 counters ranked
Catch CP
1,773
Lv 20 · 100% IV
Weather CP
2,205
Lv 25 · 100% IV
Trainers
4+
Min 2 at Lv 40+
Top DPS
37.2
Mega Gengar
Skeledirge

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier
3-Star
Weather boost
Sunny, Fog
Shiny available
Yes
Base Attack
207
Base Defense
178
Base Stamina
232

Weak to — use these types

Dark1.6× Ghost1.6× Ground1.6× Rock1.6× Water1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Bug0.390625× Fighting0.390625× Normal0.390625× Fairy0.625× Fire0.625× Grass0.625× Ice0.625× Poison0.625× Steel0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs Lv 20 CP Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor 1,693 2,106
15 / 15 / 15 100% 1,773 2,205
Every raid catch has an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 1,773 CP it is a perfect Skeledirge — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty Skeledirge goes down with 2 trainers running optimal counters at level 40+. Plan for 4+ if your team is not fully powered up.

Do not bring Bug, Fighting, Normal damage — Skeledirge resists it and your lobby will run out of time before it runs out of HP. Everything in the counter list above already hits for super effective damage, so pick the six highest entries you actually own and power up.

In Sunny, Fog weather the boss hits harder and survives longer, but the catch encounter is level 25 instead of 20 — a harder fight for a better reward. Bring one extra trainer on boosted runs.

On the catch screen, use Golden Razz Berries and aim for Excellent curveball throws; the shiny check happens the moment the encounter loads, so you will know before your first throw.

FAQ

How many trainers do I need to beat Skeledirge?

Skeledirge can be beaten by 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. 4+ is comfortable, and 5–6 is the safe number in a public lobby where you cannot see anyone's team.

Can Skeledirge be shiny?

Yes — shiny Skeledirge is available from raid encounters. The rate for legendary raids is roughly 1 in 20. Use a Pinap Berry if you already have the shiny and want the extra candy.

What weather boosts Skeledirge?

Skeledirge is boosted in Sunny, Fog weather. The raid is harder because the boss's moves gain a 1.2× multiplier, but the catch is level 25 instead of level 20 and the IV floor rises to 4/4/4.

Is Skeledirge worth raiding?

Skeledirge is a lower-tier boss you can solo or clear with one friend. It is good for candy, XP and a high-IV specimen, but it does not justify Premium Passes.

What is the best moveset for Skeledirge?

The counter list on this page is for beating Skeledirge. For the moves Skeledirge should use as your attacker, open its full stats page — it lists every fast and charged move with raid DPS and PvP rankings.

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