Spritzee Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Spritzee in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Spritzee
Spritzee 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 53.200 DPS.
Spritzee 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: Spritzee is weak to Poison, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Spritzee 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 Spritzee is Mega Lucario (53.200 DPS), Shadow Metagross (53.067 DPS), and Mega Metagross (51.333 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Spritzee: After defeating Spritzee, the catch encounter will have a CP between 681 and 733 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 847-912 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Spritzee from raids will have exactly 733 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 Spritzee?
The best counter for Spritzee is Mega Lucario with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 53.200 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Metagross (53.067 DPS) and Mega Metagross (51.333 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Spritzee?
Spritzee 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 Spritzee weak to?
Spritzee is weak to Poison, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fighting-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Spritzee be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Spritzee's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Spritzee from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Spritzee from raids will have 733 CP at level 20, or 912 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 681. If you see 733 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Spritzee worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Spritzee 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 Spritzee?
For the best moveset for Spritzee itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Spritzee 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 Spritzee without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Spritzee can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Deoxys (Attack) (46.774 DPS) and Eternatus (45.529 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 Spritzee in raids?
Weather boost information for Spritzee 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.