Swalot Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Swalot in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Swalot
Swalot is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 44.118 DPS.
Swalot 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: Swalot is weak to Ground, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves as Swalot 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 Swalot is Shadow Mewtwo (44.118 DPS), Mega Alakazam (42.556 DPS), and Primal Groudon (40.900 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Swalot: After defeating Swalot, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1093 and 1158 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1360-1441 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Swalot from raids will have exactly 1158 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 Swalot?
The best counter for Swalot is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 44.118 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (42.556 DPS) and Primal Groudon (40.900 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Swalot?
Swalot 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 Swalot weak to?
Swalot is weak to Ground, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Swalot be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Swalot's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Swalot from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Swalot from raids will have 1158 CP at level 20, or 1441 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1093. If you see 1158 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Swalot worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Swalot 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 Swalot?
For the best moveset for Swalot itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Swalot 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 Swalot without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Swalot can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (36.824 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (35.889 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 Swalot in raids?
Weather boost information for Swalot is not currently available. Poison-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.