Snubbull Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Snubbull in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Snubbull
Snubbull is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Lucario (Mega) with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 70.800 DPS.
Snubbull 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: Snubbull is weak to Poison, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Snubbull 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 Snubbull is Mega Lucario (70.800 DPS), Shadow Metagross (69.867 DPS), and Mega Metagross (67.867 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Snubbull: After defeating Snubbull, the catch encounter will have a CP between 673 and 724 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 837-901 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Snubbull from raids will have exactly 724 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 Snubbull?
The best counter for Snubbull is Mega Lucario with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 70.800 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Metagross (69.867 DPS) and Mega Metagross (67.867 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Snubbull?
Snubbull 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 Snubbull weak to?
Snubbull is weak to Poison, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fighting-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Snubbull be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Snubbull's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Snubbull from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Snubbull from raids will have 724 CP at level 20, or 901 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 673. If you see 724 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Snubbull worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Snubbull 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 Snubbull?
For the best moveset for Snubbull itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Snubbull 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 Snubbull without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Snubbull can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Deoxys (Attack) (61.548 DPS) and Eternatus (60.353 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 Snubbull in raids?
Weather boost information for Snubbull is not currently available. Fairy-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.