Victini Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Victini in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Victini
Victini is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic/Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 31.300 DPS.
Victini 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: Victini is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Fairy, Fighting, Fire-type moves as Victini 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 Victini is Primal Groudon (31.300 DPS), Mega Gengar (30.933 DPS), and Primal Kyogre (30.848 DPS).
Catching Victini: After defeating Victini, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1829 and 1912 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2276-2379 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Victini from raids will have exactly 1912 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 Victini?
The best counter for Victini is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 31.300 DPS. Other top options include Mega Gengar (30.933 DPS) and Primal Kyogre (30.848 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Victini?
Victini 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 Victini weak to?
Victini is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ice, Psychic, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Victini be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Victini's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Victini from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Victini from raids will have 1912 CP at level 20, or 2379 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1829. If you see 1912 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Victini worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Victini 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 Victini?
For the best moveset for Victini itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Victini 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 Victini without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Victini can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (27.364 DPS) and Blacephalon (27.000 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 Victini in raids?
Weather boost information for Victini is not currently available. Psychic-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.