Slowpoke Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Slowpoke in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Slowpoke
Slowpoke is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Psychic typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 75.100 DPS.
Slowpoke 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: Slowpoke is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Fire, Ice-type moves as Slowpoke 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 Slowpoke is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (75.100 DPS), Mega Gengar (67.333 DPS), and Regieleki (66.941 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Slowpoke: After defeating Slowpoke, the catch encounter will have a CP between 666 and 718 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 829-893 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Slowpoke from raids will have exactly 718 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 Slowpoke?
The best counter for Slowpoke is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 75.100 DPS. Other top options include Mega Gengar (67.333 DPS) and Regieleki (66.941 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Slowpoke?
Slowpoke 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 Slowpoke weak to?
Slowpoke is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Fire, Ice, Psychic, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Slowpoke be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Slowpoke's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Slowpoke from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Slowpoke from raids will have 718 CP at level 20, or 893 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 666. If you see 718 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Slowpoke worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Slowpoke 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 Slowpoke?
For the best moveset for Slowpoke itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Slowpoke 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 Slowpoke without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Slowpoke can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (66.941 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (62.400 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 Slowpoke in raids?
Weather boost information for Slowpoke is not currently available. Water-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.