Wooper Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Wooper in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Wooper
Wooper is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Ground typing. The best counter is Mega Sceptile (Mega) with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 147.385 DPS.
Wooper 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: Wooper is weak to Grass (double weak!) -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fire, Poison-type moves as Wooper 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 Wooper is Mega Sceptile (147.385 DPS), Kartana (135.600 DPS), and Shadow Sceptile (123.077 DPS).
Catching Wooper: After defeating Wooper, the catch encounter will have a CP between 338 and 375 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 421-467 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Wooper from raids will have exactly 375 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 Wooper?
The best counter for Wooper is Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 147.385 DPS. Other top options include Kartana (135.600 DPS) and Shadow Sceptile (123.077 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Wooper?
Wooper 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 Wooper weak to?
Wooper is weak to Grass (double weak)-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Wooper be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Wooper's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Wooper from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Wooper from raids will have 375 CP at level 20, or 467 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 338. If you see 375 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Wooper worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Wooper 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 Wooper?
For the best moveset for Wooper itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Wooper 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 Wooper without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Wooper can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (135.600 DPS) and Shaymin (Sky) (122.714 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 Wooper in raids?
Weather boost information for Wooper is not currently available. Water-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.