Whimsicott Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Whimsicott in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Whimsicott
Whimsicott is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Beedrill (Mega) with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb, dealing 51.176 DPS.
Whimsicott 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: Whimsicott is weak to Poison (double weak!), Fire, Flying, Ice, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Dark, Electric-type moves as Whimsicott 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 Whimsicott is Mega Beedrill (51.176 DPS), Eternatus (46.941 DPS), and Mega Gengar (46.000 DPS).
Catching Whimsicott: After defeating Whimsicott, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1115 and 1179 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1387-1467 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Whimsicott from raids will have exactly 1179 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 Whimsicott?
The best counter for Whimsicott is Mega Beedrill with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb, dealing 51.176 DPS. Other top options include Eternatus (46.941 DPS) and Mega Gengar (46.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Whimsicott?
Whimsicott 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 Whimsicott weak to?
Whimsicott is weak to Poison (double weak), Fire, Flying, Ice, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Whimsicott be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Whimsicott's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Whimsicott from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Whimsicott from raids will have 1179 CP at level 20, or 1467 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1115. If you see 1179 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Whimsicott worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Whimsicott 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 Whimsicott?
For the best moveset for Whimsicott itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Whimsicott 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 Whimsicott without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Whimsicott can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (46.941 DPS) and Naganadel (44.235 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 Whimsicott in raids?
Weather boost information for Whimsicott 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.