Skiddo Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Skiddo in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Skiddo
Skiddo is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 65.053 DPS.
Skiddo 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: Skiddo is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Skiddo 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 Skiddo is Mega Blaziken (65.053 DPS), Blacephalon (64.000 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (63.263 DPS).
Catching Skiddo: After defeating Skiddo, the catch encounter will have a CP between 681 and 732 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 847-911 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Skiddo from raids will have exactly 732 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 Skiddo?
The best counter for Skiddo is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 65.053 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (64.000 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (63.263 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Skiddo?
Skiddo 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 Skiddo weak to?
Skiddo is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Skiddo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Skiddo's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Skiddo from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Skiddo from raids will have 732 CP at level 20, or 911 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 681. If you see 732 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Skiddo worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Skiddo 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 Skiddo?
For the best moveset for Skiddo itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Skiddo 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 Skiddo without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Skiddo can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (64.000 DPS) and Eternatus (57.185 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 Skiddo in raids?
Weather boost information for Skiddo 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.