Yamper Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Yamper in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Yamper
Yamper is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with electric typing. The best counter is Shadow Landorus (Therian) (Shadow) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm, dealing 73.727 DPS.
Yamper 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: Yamper is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves as Yamper 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 Yamper is Shadow Landorus (Therian) (73.727 DPS), Primal Groudon (72.500 DPS), and Shadow Groudon (65.300 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Yamper: After defeating Yamper, the catch encounter will have a CP between 420 and 461 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 522-574 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Yamper from raids will have exactly 461 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 Yamper?
The best counter for Yamper is Shadow Landorus (Therian) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm, dealing 73.727 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (72.500 DPS) and Shadow Groudon (65.300 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Yamper?
Yamper 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 Yamper weak to?
Yamper is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Yamper be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Yamper's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Yamper from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Yamper from raids will have 461 CP at level 20, or 574 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 420. If you see 461 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Yamper worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Yamper 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 Yamper?
For the best moveset for Yamper itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Yamper 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 Yamper without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Yamper can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (62.182 DPS) and Groudon (55.000 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 Yamper in raids?
Yamper is weather boosted during rainy weather. When boosted, Yamper is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (522-574 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.