Wooper (Paldea) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Wooper (Paldea) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Wooper (Paldea)
Wooper (Paldea) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison/Ground typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 105.647 DPS.
Wooper (Paldea) 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 (Paldea) is weak to Ground, Ice, Psychic, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Poison, Bug-type moves as Wooper (Paldea) 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 (Paldea) is Shadow Mewtwo (105.647 DPS), Mega Alakazam (101.778 DPS), and Primal Kyogre (98.303 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Wooper (Paldea): After defeating Wooper (Paldea), 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 (Paldea) 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 (Paldea)?
The best counter for Wooper (Paldea) is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 105.647 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (101.778 DPS) and Primal Kyogre (98.303 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Wooper (Paldea)?
Wooper (Paldea) 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 (Paldea) weak to?
Wooper (Paldea) is weak to Ground, Ice, Psychic, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Wooper (Paldea) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Wooper (Paldea)'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 (Paldea) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Wooper (Paldea) 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 (Paldea) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Wooper (Paldea) 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 (Paldea)?
For the best moveset for Wooper (Paldea) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Wooper (Paldea) 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 (Paldea) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Wooper (Paldea) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (87.882 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (86.000 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 Wooper (Paldea) in raids?
Weather boost information for Wooper (Paldea) is not currently available. Poison-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.