Suicune Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Suicune in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Suicune
Suicune is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 31.300 DPS.
Suicune 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: Suicune is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Suicune 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 Suicune is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (31.300 DPS), Regieleki (28.824 DPS), and Mega Sceptile (26.308 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Suicune: After defeating Suicune, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1667 and 1747 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2074-2173 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Suicune from raids will have exactly 1747 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 Suicune?
The best counter for Suicune is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 31.300 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (28.824 DPS) and Mega Sceptile (26.308 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Suicune?
Suicune 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 Suicune weak to?
Suicune is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Suicune be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Suicune's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Suicune from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Suicune from raids will have 1747 CP at level 20, or 2173 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1667. If you see 1747 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Suicune worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Suicune 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 Suicune?
For the best moveset for Suicune itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Suicune 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 Suicune without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Suicune can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (28.824 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (26.100 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 Suicune in raids?
Weather boost information for Suicune is not currently available. Water-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.