Wobbuffet Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Wobbuffet in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Wobbuffet
Wobbuffet is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 61.467 DPS.
Wobbuffet 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: Wobbuffet is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Wobbuffet 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 Wobbuffet is Mega Gengar (61.467 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (57.000 DPS), and Mega Absol (56.200 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Wobbuffet: After defeating Wobbuffet, the catch encounter will have a CP between 546 and 601 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 679-748 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Wobbuffet from raids will have exactly 601 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 Wobbuffet?
The best counter for Wobbuffet is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 61.467 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (57.000 DPS) and Mega Absol (56.200 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Wobbuffet?
Wobbuffet 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 Wobbuffet weak to?
Wobbuffet is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Wobbuffet be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Wobbuffet's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Wobbuffet from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Wobbuffet from raids will have 601 CP at level 20, or 748 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 546. If you see 601 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Wobbuffet worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Wobbuffet 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 Wobbuffet?
For the best moveset for Wobbuffet itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Wobbuffet 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 Wobbuffet without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Wobbuffet can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (52.286 DPS) and Pheromosa (50.875 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 Wobbuffet in raids?
Weather boost information for Wobbuffet 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.