Smoochum Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Smoochum in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Smoochum
Smoochum is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ice/Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 72.947 DPS.
Smoochum 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: Smoochum is weak to Bug, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Ice, Psychic-type moves as Smoochum 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 Smoochum is Mega Blaziken (72.947 DPS), Blacephalon (72.143 DPS), and Mega Gengar (72.000 DPS).
Catching Smoochum: After defeating Smoochum, the catch encounter will have a CP between 703 and 756 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 875-941 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Smoochum from raids will have exactly 756 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 Smoochum?
The best counter for Smoochum is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 72.947 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (72.143 DPS) and Mega Gengar (72.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Smoochum?
Smoochum 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 Smoochum weak to?
Smoochum is weak to Bug, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Ice, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Smoochum be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Smoochum's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Smoochum from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Smoochum from raids will have 756 CP at level 20, or 941 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 703. If you see 756 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Smoochum worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Smoochum 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 Smoochum?
For the best moveset for Smoochum itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Smoochum 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 Smoochum without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Smoochum can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (72.143 DPS) and Reshiram (61.643 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 Smoochum in raids?
Weather boost information for Smoochum is not currently available. Ice-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.