Swinub Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Swinub in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Swinub
Swinub is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ice/Ground typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 102.250 DPS.
Swinub 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: Swinub is weak to Fighting, Fire, Grass, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Poison-type moves as Swinub 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 Swinub is Mega Blaziken (102.250 DPS), Mega Lucario (101.333 DPS), and Blacephalon (94.667 DPS).
Catching Swinub: After defeating Swinub, the catch encounter will have a CP between 394 and 434 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 490-539 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Swinub from raids will have exactly 434 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 Swinub?
The best counter for Swinub is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 102.250 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (101.333 DPS) and Blacephalon (94.667 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Swinub?
Swinub 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 Swinub weak to?
Swinub is weak to Fighting, Fire, Grass, Steel, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Swinub be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Swinub's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Swinub from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Swinub from raids will have 434 CP at level 20, or 539 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 394. If you see 434 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Swinub worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Swinub 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 Swinub?
For the best moveset for Swinub itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Swinub 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 Swinub without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Swinub can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (94.667 DPS) and Kartana (81.333 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 Swinub in raids?
Weather boost information for Swinub is not currently available. Ice-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.