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Pokemon GO Bombirdier raid guide - Best counters, strengths, weaknesses, 100 IVs, catch CPs, and more
Bombirdier (Image via The Pokemon Company)
A
Pokemon GO Bombirdier raid guide
will help you defeat this boss. Bombardier, the Flying and Dark-type Pokemon from the Paldea region, has arrived in Pokemon GO raids. This guide covers everything you need to know to defeat and catch Bombirdier, including its weaknesses, best counters, CP ranges, and shiny availability.
Pokemon GO Bombirdier raid guide: Basics that you need to know
Bombirdier appears as a Tier 3 raid boss with the following stats:
- Raid Boss CP: 17,476
- Catch CP (Level 20, no weather boost): 1,351 – 1,421
- Catch CP (Level 25, weather boosted): 1,668 – 1,777 (Windy or Fog weather)
While high-level trainers can solo this raid, players with weaker counters may want to team up for a smoother battle.
Pokemon GO Bombirdier raid guide: Best counters to defeat this beast
Bombirdier is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy-type moves. Below are the top counters to maximize your damage output:
Top raid counters for Bombirdier in Pokemon GO
Bombirdier in the main series game (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Rank
Pokémon
Fast Move
Charge Move
Faints
Time to Win (TTW)
1
Mega Diancie
Rock Throw
Rock Slide
3
99s
2
Mega Tyranitar
Smack Down
Stone Edge
1
113s
3
Shadow Rhyperior
Smack Down
Rock Wrecker
2
103s
4
Shadow Raikou
Thunder Shock
Wild Charge
3
101s
5
Mega Gardevoir
Charm
Dazzling Gleam
3
99s
6
Shadow Magnezone
Volt Switch
Wild Charge
3
106s
7
Zekrom
Charge Beam
Fusion Bolt
2
109s
8
Mega Manectric
Thunder Fang
Wild Charge
3
103s
9
Shadow Rampardos
Smack Down
Rock Slide
5
94s
10
Mega Rayquaza
Dragon Tail
Dragon Ascent
3
105s
Additional strong options to counter Bombirdier
- Xurkitree (Thunder Shock / Discharge)
- Shadow Electivire (Thunder Shock / Wild Charge)
- Therian Thundurus (Volt Switch / Wildbolt Storm)
- Shadow Tyranitar (Smack Down / Stone Edge)
- Shadow Zapdos (Thunder Shock / Thunderbolt)
Pokemon GO Bombirdier raid guide: Stats and max CP
Here's a breakdown of Bombirdier's stats and performance in Pokemon GO:
- Max CP (Level 40): 2,487
- Max CP (Level 50): 2,812
- Attack: 198
- Defense: 172
- HP: 172
Pokemon GO Bombirdier raid guide: Weaknesses and resistances of the raid boss
Weak to
Resistant to
Electric
Ground
Fairy
Psychic
Ice
Dark
Rock
Ghost
—
Grass
Shiny Bombirdier details in Pokemon GO
Bombirdier's shiny form makes its debut in Pokemon GO.
The shiny version features a grayscale color scheme, with its usual hot pink accents turning dark grey. The eyes also gain a striking hot pink highlight.
Bombirdier movepool in Pokemon GO
Bombirdier can learn the following moves in Pokemon GO:
Fast moves
- Rock Throw (Rock)
- Wing Attack (Flying)
Charged moves
- Fly (Flying)
- Payback (Dark)
- Aerial Ace (Flying)
Also read:
Pokemon GO Hisuian Samurott raid guide - Best counters, strengths, weaknesses, 100% IVs, catch CPs, and more
With this guide, you're ready to take on Bombirdier raids efficiently. Whether you're hunting for a high-IV catch or the shiny variant, knowing its counters and weaknesses will give you the best shot at success. Happy raiding!
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