Smoliv Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Smoliv in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Smoliv
Smoliv is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 79.750 DPS.
Smoliv 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: Smoliv is weak to Bug, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Electric, Grass-type moves as Smoliv 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 Smoliv is Mega Blaziken (79.750 DPS), Mega Lucario (78.500 DPS), and Blacephalon (73.333 DPS).
Catching Smoliv: After defeating Smoliv, the catch encounter will have a CP between 458 and 500 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 570-622 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Smoliv from raids will have exactly 500 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 Smoliv?
The best counter for Smoliv is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 79.750 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (78.500 DPS) and Blacephalon (73.333 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Smoliv?
Smoliv 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 Smoliv weak to?
Smoliv is weak to Bug, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Smoliv be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Smoliv's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Smoliv from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Smoliv from raids will have 500 CP at level 20, or 622 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 458. If you see 500 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Smoliv worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Smoliv 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 Smoliv?
For the best moveset for Smoliv itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Smoliv 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 Smoliv without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Smoliv can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (73.333 DPS) and Pheromosa (65.333 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 Smoliv in raids?
Weather boost information for Smoliv 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.