Snover Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Snover in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Snover
Snover is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Ice typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 100.632 DPS.
Snover 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: Snover is weak to Fire (double weak!), Bug, Fighting, Flying, Poison, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Snover 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 Snover is Mega Blaziken (100.632 DPS), Blacephalon (99.556 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (97.579 DPS).
Catching Snover: After defeating Snover, the catch encounter will have a CP between 629 and 679 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 783-844 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Snover from raids will have exactly 679 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 Snover?
The best counter for Snover is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 100.632 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (99.556 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (97.579 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Snover?
Snover 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 Snover weak to?
Snover is weak to Fire (double weak), Bug, Fighting, Flying, Poison, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Snover be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Snover's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Snover from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Snover from raids will have 679 CP at level 20, or 844 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 629. If you see 679 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Snover worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Snover 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 Snover?
For the best moveset for Snover itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Snover 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 Snover without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Snover can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (99.556 DPS) and Reshiram (85.714 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 Snover in raids?
Weather boost information for Snover 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.