Weepinbell Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Weepinbell in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Weepinbell
Weepinbell is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 76.000 DPS.
Weepinbell 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: Weepinbell is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Electric, Fairy-type moves as Weepinbell 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 Weepinbell is Shadow Mewtwo (76.000 DPS), Mega Alakazam (72.889 DPS), and Mega Blaziken (71.895 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Weepinbell: After defeating Weepinbell, the catch encounter will have a CP between 884 and 944 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1100-1174 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Weepinbell from raids will have exactly 944 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 Weepinbell?
The best counter for Weepinbell is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 76.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (72.889 DPS) and Mega Blaziken (71.895 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Weepinbell?
Weepinbell 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 Weepinbell weak to?
Weepinbell is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Weepinbell be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Weepinbell's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Weepinbell from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Weepinbell from raids will have 944 CP at level 20, or 1174 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 884. If you see 944 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Weepinbell worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Weepinbell 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 Weepinbell?
For the best moveset for Weepinbell itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Weepinbell 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 Weepinbell without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Weepinbell can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (71.111 DPS) and Mewtwo (63.294 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 Weepinbell in raids?
Weather boost information for Weepinbell is not currently available. Grass-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.