Suicune Raid Counters & Weaknesses

Q: What are the best counters for Suicune?

The top counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm at 31.3 DPS against Suicune. Regieleki (28.8) and Mega Sceptile (26.3) follow.

Q: Can I beat Suicune without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Regieleki at 28.8 DPS, 92% of what the top counter deals. Thundurus (Therian) and Kartana are the next ones down.

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Suicune. Tap a row for full stats.

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Shadow Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 31.3DPS 461TDO 2

Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 28.8DPS 400TDO 3

Mega Sceptile Bullet SeedFrenzy Plant 26.3DPS 490TDO 4

Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 26.1DPS 461TDO 5

Kartana Razor LeafLeaf Blade 24.4DPS 359TDO 6

Mega Manectric Thunder FangWild Charge 23.7DPS 424TDO 7

Xurkitree Thunder ShockDischarge 23.6DPS 388TDO 8

Shadow Electivire Thunder ShockWild Charge 23.1DPS 332TDO 9

Shadow Regigigas Hidden PowerCrush Grip 22.6DPS 511TDO 10

Shadow Zapdos Thunder ShockZap Cannon 22.6DPS 422TDO 11

Mega Ampharos Volt SwitchZap Cannon 22.6DPS 555TDO 12

Shadow Raikou Thunder ShockWild Charge 22.6DPS 444TDO 13

Zekrom Charge BeamFusion Bolt 22.2DPS 562TDO 14

Shadow Magnezone Volt SwitchZap Cannon 22.2DPS 379TDO 15

Shadow Thundurus (Incarnate) Thunder ShockThunder 22.1DPS 331TDO 16

Deoxys (Attack) Zen HeadbuttZap Cannon 22.1DPS 81TDO 17

Shaymin (Sky) Magical LeafSolar Beam 21.9DPS 476TDO 18

Shadow Sceptile Bullet SeedFrenzy Plant 21.8DPS 308TDO 19

Shadow Tangrowth Vine WhipPower Whip 21.6DPS 434TDO 20

Shadow Manectric Thunder FangWild Charge 21.4DPS 226TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

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Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 28.8DPS 400TDO 4

Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 26.1DPS 461TDO 5

Kartana Razor LeafLeaf Blade 24.4DPS 359TDO 7

Xurkitree Thunder ShockDischarge 23.6DPS 388TDO 13

Zekrom Charge BeamFusion Bolt 22.2DPS 562TDO 16

Deoxys (Attack) Zen HeadbuttZap Cannon 22.1DPS 81TDO 17

Shaymin (Sky) Magical LeafSolar Beam 21.9DPS 476TDO

Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

How counters are ranked

Every released Pokemon is simulated at level 40 against Suicune using the in-game damage formula and the current Game Master move data. Each fast + charged combination is tested; only the best moveset per Pokemon is listed.

DPS is damage per second over a full attack cycle. TDO is the total damage dealt before fainting, so it rewards bulk. Shadow forms are ranked with their 20% Attack boost and 17% Defense penalty; Mega and Primal forms use their boosted base stats.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier: 5-Star
Weather boost: Rainy
Shiny available: Yes
Base Attack: 180
Base Defense: 235
Base Stamina: 225

Weak to — use these types

Electric1.6× Grass1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Fire0.625× Ice0.625× Steel0.625× Water0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs	Lv 20 CP	Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor	1,667	2,074
15 / 15 / 15 100%	1,747	2,173

Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 1,747 CP it is a perfect Suicune — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty 3 trainers with six level-40 top counters each; plan for 5+ with mixed teams. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Suicune resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Suicune?

The top counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm at 31.3 DPS against Suicune. Regieleki (28.8) and Mega Sceptile (26.3) follow.

What is Suicune weak to?

Suicune takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves.

How many trainers do I need to beat Suicune?

3 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 26.8 DPS against Suicune). With mixed teams plan for 5 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.

Can I beat Suicune without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Regieleki at 28.8 DPS, 92% of what the top counter deals. Thundurus (Therian) and Kartana are the next ones down.

Can Suicune be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny. Community-collected data puts legendary raid encounters at roughly 1 in 20.

What weather boosts Suicune?

Rainy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,074–2,173 CP instead of 1,667–1,747. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Suicune worth raiding?

Suicune has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site, so the reasons to raid it are the dex entry, the candy and the shiny rather than your battle teams.

What is the best moveset for Suicune?

The counter list on this page is for beating Suicune. For the moves Suicune should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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