Skorupi Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Skorupi in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Skorupi
Skorupi is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison/Bug typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 46.353 DPS.
Skorupi 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: Skorupi is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Grass, Bug-type moves as Skorupi 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 Skorupi is Shadow Mewtwo (46.353 DPS), Mega Alakazam (44.667 DPS), and Mega Blaziken (44.211 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Skorupi: After defeating Skorupi, the catch encounter will have a CP between 545 and 591 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 678-735 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Skorupi from raids will have exactly 591 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 Skorupi?
The best counter for Skorupi is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 46.353 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (44.667 DPS) and Mega Blaziken (44.211 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Skorupi?
Skorupi 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 Skorupi weak to?
Skorupi is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Grass, Bug, Fairy, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Skorupi be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Skorupi's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Skorupi from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Skorupi from raids will have 591 CP at level 20, or 735 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 545. If you see 591 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Skorupi worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Skorupi 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 Skorupi?
For the best moveset for Skorupi itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Skorupi 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 Skorupi without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Skorupi can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (43.444 DPS) and Mewtwo (38.824 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 Skorupi in raids?
Weather boost information for Skorupi is not currently available. Poison-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.