Pokemon GO Bombirdier raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

Modified Jan 01, 2025 21:37 GMT

A Pokemon GO Bombirdier raid guide will be helpful for all players wishing to challenge this Gen IX 'mon as it takes over Gyms. The critter was introduced in September 2023, during the Ultra Unlock: Paldea event, and has since erratically appeared in 3-star raids.

The latest stint of Pokemon GO Bombirdier raids is from December 30, 2024, to January 4, 2025.

This Pokemon GO Bombirdier raid guide will tell you about the creature's weaknesses and best counters.

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Pokemon GO Bombirdier raid weaknesses

Bombirdier in the Paldea Pokedex (Image via TPC)

What is super-effective against Bombirdier in Pokemon GO?

Being a Dark- and Flying-type creature, Bombirdier takes super-effective damage from Fairy-, Ice-, Rock-, and Electric-type attacks to the tune of 160% more than the regular amount of damage.

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Bombirdier stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 3-star raid boss in Pokemon GO, Bombirdier has the following stats:

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

You get 180 seconds to take down Bombirdier in Pokemon GO raids after the battle starts. You can enter the raid with 19 other trainers. However, if you have high-level counters, you can solo defeat it. Both in-person and remote participation is allowed.

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Best counters in Pokemon GO Bombirdier raids

The best Pocket Monsters to counter Bombirdier raids in Pokemon GO 3-star raids are Fairy-, Ice-, Rock-, and Electric-type critters with STAB moves.

Best Fairy-type counters to Bombirdier

Mega or Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast
Shadow Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Tapu Lele with Confusion and Nature's Madness

Here's the search string to find the best Fairy-type counters in your collection:

Fairy&@Fairy&cp2000-

Best Ice-type counters to Bombirdier

Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
Shadow Weavile with Ice Shard and Avalanche
Kyurem with Dragon Breath and Glaciate
Galarian Darmanitan with Ice Fang and Avalanche

Here's the search string to find the best Ice-type counters in your collection:

Ice&@Ice&cp2000-

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Best Rock-type counters to Bombirdier

Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
Shadow or Mega Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
Tyrantrum with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam

Here's the search string to find the best Rock-type counters in your collection:

Rock&@Rock&cp2000-

Best Electric-type counters to Bombirdier

Shadow Magnezone with Spark and Wild Charge
Shadow or regular Raikou with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
Xurkitree with Thunder Shock and Power Whip
Zekrom with Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt
Shadow Electrivire with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
Shadow Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt

Here's the search string to find the best Electric-type counters in your collection:

Electric&@Electric&cp2000-

Pokemon GO Bombirdier raid catch CP and shiny availability

The CP of the Bombirdier you encounter after defeating the raid boss will vary based on the weather and the IVs. The ranges are as follows:

No weather boost: 1,351 - 1,421 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
Weather boosted (Foggy or Windy): 1,688 - 1,777 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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