Snom Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Snom in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Snom
Snom is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ice/Bug typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 179.053 DPS.
Snom 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: Snom is weak to Fire (double weak!), Rock (double weak!), Flying, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Ground, Ice-type moves as Snom 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 Snom is Mega Blaziken (179.053 DPS), Blacephalon (177.000 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (173.789 DPS).
Catching Snom: After defeating Snom, the catch encounter will have a CP between 276 and 309 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 344-385 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Snom from raids will have exactly 309 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 Snom?
The best counter for Snom is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 179.053 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (177.000 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (173.789 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Snom?
Snom 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 Snom weak to?
Snom is weak to Fire (double weak), Rock (double weak), Flying, Steel-type attacks. It resists Grass, Ground, Ice-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Snom be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Snom's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Snom from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Snom from raids will have 309 CP at level 20, or 385 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 276. If you see 309 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Snom worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Snom 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 Snom?
For the best moveset for Snom itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Snom 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 Snom without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Snom can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (177.000 DPS) and Reshiram (152.214 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 Snom in raids?
Weather boost information for Snom 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.