Skiploom Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Skiploom in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Skiploom
Skiploom is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Flying typing. The best counter is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 72.095 DPS.
Skiploom 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: Skiploom is weak to Ice (double weak!), Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Grass, Fighting-type moves as Skiploom 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 Skiploom is Kyurem (White) (72.095 DPS), Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (70.143 DPS), and Shadow Weavile (67.733 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Skiploom: After defeating Skiploom, the catch encounter will have a CP between 526 and 571 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 654-711 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Skiploom from raids will have exactly 571 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 Skiploom?
The best counter for Skiploom is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 72.095 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (70.143 DPS) and Shadow Weavile (67.733 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Skiploom?
Skiploom 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 Skiploom weak to?
Skiploom is weak to Ice (double weak), Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ground, Grass, Fighting, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Skiploom be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Skiploom's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Skiploom from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Skiploom from raids will have 571 CP at level 20, or 711 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 526. If you see 571 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Skiploom worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Skiploom 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 Skiploom?
For the best moveset for Skiploom itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Skiploom 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 Skiploom without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Skiploom can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kyurem (White) (72.095 DPS) and Baxcalibur (59.333 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 Skiploom in raids?
Weather boost information for Skiploom 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.