Wyrdeer Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Wyrdeer in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Wyrdeer
Wyrdeer is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal/Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Absol (Mega) with Snarl and Brutal Swing, dealing 41.000 DPS.
Wyrdeer 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: Wyrdeer is weak to Bug, Dark -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Psychic-type moves as Wyrdeer 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 Wyrdeer is Mega Absol (41.000 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (40.286 DPS), and Shadow Absol (38.800 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Wyrdeer: After defeating Wyrdeer, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1523 and 1600 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1895-1991 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Wyrdeer from raids will have exactly 1600 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 Wyrdeer?
The best counter for Wyrdeer is Mega Absol with Snarl and Brutal Swing, dealing 41.000 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (40.286 DPS) and Shadow Absol (38.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Wyrdeer?
Wyrdeer 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 Wyrdeer weak to?
Wyrdeer is weak to Bug, Dark-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Wyrdeer be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Wyrdeer's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Wyrdeer from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Wyrdeer from raids will have 1600 CP at level 20, or 1991 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1523. If you see 1600 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Wyrdeer worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Wyrdeer 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 Wyrdeer?
For the best moveset for Wyrdeer itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Wyrdeer 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 Wyrdeer without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Wyrdeer can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (37.250 DPS) and Darkrai (33.714 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 Wyrdeer in raids?
Weather boost information for Wyrdeer is not currently available. Normal-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.