Staravia Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Staravia in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Staravia
Staravia is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 78.300 DPS.
Staravia 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: Staravia is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Ground, Bug-type moves as Staravia 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 Staravia is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (78.300 DPS), Regieleki (69.647 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (65.300 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Staravia: After defeating Staravia, the catch encounter will have a CP between 708 and 760 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 881-946 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Staravia from raids will have exactly 760 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 Staravia?
The best counter for Staravia is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 78.300 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (69.647 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (65.300 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Staravia?
Staravia 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 Staravia weak to?
Staravia is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Staravia be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Staravia's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Staravia from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Staravia from raids will have 760 CP at level 20, or 946 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 708. If you see 760 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Staravia worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Staravia 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 Staravia?
For the best moveset for Staravia itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Staravia 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 Staravia without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Staravia can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (69.647 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (65.300 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 Staravia in raids?
Weather boost information for Staravia is not currently available. Normal-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.