Slurpuff Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Slurpuff in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Slurpuff
Slurpuff is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Lucario (Mega) with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 37.067 DPS.
Slurpuff 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: Slurpuff is weak to Poison, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Slurpuff 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 Slurpuff is Mega Lucario (37.067 DPS), Shadow Metagross (36.933 DPS), and Mega Metagross (35.600 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Slurpuff: After defeating Slurpuff, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1220 and 1288 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1517-1602 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Slurpuff from raids will have exactly 1288 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 Slurpuff?
The best counter for Slurpuff is Mega Lucario with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 37.067 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Metagross (36.933 DPS) and Mega Metagross (35.600 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Slurpuff?
Slurpuff 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 Slurpuff weak to?
Slurpuff is weak to Poison, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fighting-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Slurpuff be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Slurpuff's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Slurpuff from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Slurpuff from raids will have 1288 CP at level 20, or 1602 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1220. If you see 1288 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Slurpuff worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Slurpuff 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 Slurpuff?
For the best moveset for Slurpuff itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Slurpuff 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 Slurpuff without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Slurpuff can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Deoxys (Attack) (32.387 DPS) and Eternatus (32.000 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 Slurpuff in raids?
Weather boost information for Slurpuff is not currently available. Fairy-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.