Snivy Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Snivy in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Snivy
Snivy is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 62.000 DPS.
Snivy 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: Snivy is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Snivy 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 Snivy is Mega Blaziken (62.000 DPS), Blacephalon (61.111 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (60.211 DPS).
Catching Snivy: After defeating Snivy, the catch encounter will have a CP between 455 and 497 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 566-619 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Snivy from raids will have exactly 497 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 Snivy?
The best counter for Snivy is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 62.000 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (61.111 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (60.211 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Snivy?
Snivy 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 Snivy weak to?
Snivy is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Snivy be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Snivy's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Snivy from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Snivy from raids will have 497 CP at level 20, or 619 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 455. If you see 497 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Snivy worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Snivy 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 Snivy?
For the best moveset for Snivy itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Snivy 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 Snivy without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Snivy can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (61.111 DPS) and Eternatus (54.222 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 Snivy in raids?
Weather boost information for Snivy 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.