Stunfisk Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Stunfisk in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Stunfisk
Stunfisk is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ground/Electric typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 38.061 DPS.
Stunfisk 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: Stunfisk is weak to Grass, Ground, Ice, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Flying, Poison-type moves as Stunfisk 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 Stunfisk is Primal Kyogre (38.061 DPS), Primal Groudon (37.400 DPS), and Mega Sceptile (35.692 DPS).
Catching Stunfisk: After defeating Stunfisk, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1198 and 1266 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1490-1575 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Stunfisk from raids will have exactly 1266 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
Quick Stats
Weak To
Best Counters
Budget Counters (No Shadow / No Mega)
Catch CP
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Stunfisk?
The best counter for Stunfisk is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 38.061 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (37.400 DPS) and Mega Sceptile (35.692 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Stunfisk?
Stunfisk 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 Stunfisk weak to?
Stunfisk is weak to Grass, Ground, Ice, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Flying, Poison, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Stunfisk be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Stunfisk's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Stunfisk from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Stunfisk from raids will have 1266 CP at level 20, or 1575 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1198. If you see 1266 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Stunfisk worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Stunfisk 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 Stunfisk?
For the best moveset for Stunfisk itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Stunfisk 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 Stunfisk without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Stunfisk can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (33.000 DPS) and Kartana (32.933 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 Stunfisk in raids?
Weather boost information for Stunfisk is not currently available. Ground-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.