Sliggoo Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Sliggoo in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Sliggoo
Sliggoo is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dragon typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 42.276 DPS.
Sliggoo 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: Sliggoo is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fire, Grass-type moves as Sliggoo 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 Sliggoo is Eternatus (42.276 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (39.667 DPS), and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (38.303 DPS).
Catching Sliggoo: After defeating Sliggoo, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1128 and 1193 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1403-1484 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Sliggoo from raids will have exactly 1193 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 Sliggoo?
The best counter for Sliggoo is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 42.276 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (39.667 DPS) and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (38.303 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Sliggoo?
Sliggoo 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 Sliggoo weak to?
Sliggoo is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ice-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fire, Grass, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Sliggoo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Sliggoo's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Sliggoo from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Sliggoo from raids will have 1193 CP at level 20, or 1484 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1128. If you see 1193 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Sliggoo worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Sliggoo 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 Sliggoo?
For the best moveset for Sliggoo itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Sliggoo 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 Sliggoo without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Sliggoo can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (42.276 DPS) and Kyurem (Black) (33.250 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 Sliggoo in raids?
Weather boost information for Sliggoo is not currently available. Dragon-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.