Spoink Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Spoink in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Spoink
Spoink is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 53.467 DPS.
Spoink 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: Spoink is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Spoink 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 Spoink is Mega Gengar (53.467 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (49.286 DPS), and Mega Absol (49.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Spoink: After defeating Spoink, the catch encounter will have a CP between 728 and 781 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 906-972 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Spoink from raids will have exactly 781 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 Spoink?
The best counter for Spoink is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 53.467 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (49.286 DPS) and Mega Absol (49.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Spoink?
Spoink 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 Spoink weak to?
Spoink is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Spoink be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Spoink's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Spoink from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Spoink from raids will have 781 CP at level 20, or 972 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 728. If you see 781 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Spoink worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Spoink 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 Spoink?
For the best moveset for Spoink itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Spoink 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 Spoink without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Spoink can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (45.714 DPS) and Pheromosa (44.250 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 Spoink in raids?
Weather boost information for Spoink is not currently available. Psychic-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.