Spidops Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Spidops in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Spidops
Spidops is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 39.895 DPS.
Spidops 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: Spidops is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves as Spidops 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 Spidops is Mega Blaziken (39.895 DPS), Blacephalon (39.444 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (38.526 DPS).
Catching Spidops: After defeating Spidops, the catch encounter will have a CP between 928 and 988 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1155-1229 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Spidops from raids will have exactly 988 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 Spidops?
The best counter for Spidops is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 39.895 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (39.444 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (38.526 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Spidops?
Spidops 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 Spidops weak to?
Spidops is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Spidops be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Spidops's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Spidops from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Spidops from raids will have 988 CP at level 20, or 1229 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 928. If you see 988 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Spidops worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Spidops 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 Spidops?
For the best moveset for Spidops itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Spidops 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 Spidops without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Spidops can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (39.444 DPS) and Reshiram (33.929 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 Spidops in raids?
Weather boost information for Spidops is not currently available. Bug-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.