How to solo defeat Bombirdier in Pokemon GO 3-star raids

Players wishing to solo defeat Bombirdier in Pokemon GO 3-star raids are in for a pleasant surprise as the creature can be taken down by a single trainer—as long as you are using appropriate counters. It was introduced in Niantic's mobile game in September 2024 and is only available via 3-star raids. In February 2025, Bombirdier is available from February 17 - 24, 2025.

This article will tell you about the best strategy to easily solo defeat Bombirdier in Pokemon GO 3-star raids.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

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Best counters and strategy to solo defeat Bombirdier in Pokemon GO 3-star raids

You might encounter Shiny Bombirdier after you solo defeat it (Image via TPC)

Before getting into the best counters and strategy, take a look at Bombirdier's attributes in Niantic's mobile game:

• Type: Dark and Flying
• Combat Power: 17,476
• Attack: 198
• Defense: 172
• Stamina: 3,600 HP
• Fast Attacks: Rock Throw and Wing Attack
• Charged Attacks: Aerial Ace, Fly, and Payback
• Weaknesses: Fairy, Rock, Ice, and Electric

As this is a 3-star raid, you will get 180 seconds to take down the raid boss. Bombirdier has a high Attack stat but is quite frail. Therefore you should use types that resist its moves but hit it for super-effective damage for the best chance at solo defeating it.

Recognising weather boost is important as it will give you a significant boost as you try to solo defeat Bombirdier in Pokemon GO. Depending on the weather, use the following creatures and moves to take down Bombirdier on your own:

Cloudy

• Mega or Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
• Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast

Rainy

• Shadow Magnezone with Spark and Wild Charge
• Shadow or regular Raikou with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge

Partly Cloudy

• Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
• Shadow or Mega Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge

Snow

• Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
• Kyurem with Dragon Breath and Glaciate

Instead of using a full party of Pokemon, make a pre-made party of only your most powered-up 'mons. This way you will waste the least amount of time. Switch out your team before it faints and use the Heal All feature to bring them all back to full health until you knock out the raid boss.

This is the best way to solo defeat Bombirdier in Pokemon GO. Note that this is not the only strategy or counter to take down the raid boss on your own.

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