Snorunt Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Snorunt in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Snorunt
Snorunt is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ice typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 74.625 DPS.
Snorunt 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: Snorunt is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Ice-type moves as Snorunt 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 Snorunt is Mega Blaziken (74.625 DPS), Mega Lucario (73.667 DPS), and Blacephalon (68.667 DPS).
Catching Snorunt: After defeating Snorunt, the catch encounter will have a CP between 477 and 520 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 593-647 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Snorunt from raids will have exactly 520 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 Snorunt?
The best counter for Snorunt is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 74.625 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (73.667 DPS) and Blacephalon (68.667 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Snorunt?
Snorunt 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 Snorunt weak to?
Snorunt is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Ice-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Snorunt be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Snorunt's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Snorunt from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Snorunt from raids will have 520 CP at level 20, or 647 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 477. If you see 520 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Snorunt worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Snorunt 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 Snorunt?
For the best moveset for Snorunt itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Snorunt 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 Snorunt without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Snorunt can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (68.667 DPS) and Reshiram (59.571 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 Snorunt in raids?
Weather boost information for Snorunt 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.