Swirlix Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Swirlix in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Swirlix
Swirlix is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Lucario (Mega) with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 50.800 DPS.
Swirlix 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: Swirlix is weak to Poison, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Swirlix 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 Swirlix is Mega Lucario (50.800 DPS), Shadow Metagross (49.867 DPS), and Mega Metagross (49.067 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Swirlix: After defeating Swirlix, the catch encounter will have a CP between 640 and 690 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 797-859 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Swirlix from raids will have exactly 690 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 Swirlix?
The best counter for Swirlix is Mega Lucario with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 50.800 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Metagross (49.867 DPS) and Mega Metagross (49.067 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Swirlix?
Swirlix 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 Swirlix weak to?
Swirlix is weak to Poison, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fighting-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Swirlix be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Swirlix's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Swirlix from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Swirlix from raids will have 690 CP at level 20, or 859 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 640. If you see 690 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Swirlix worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Swirlix 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 Swirlix?
For the best moveset for Swirlix itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Swirlix 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 Swirlix without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Swirlix can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Deoxys (Attack) (44.387 DPS) and Eternatus (43.647 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 Swirlix in raids?
Weather boost information for Swirlix is not currently available. Fairy-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.