How to beat Suicune in Pokemon Go: strategy & best counters
Suicune is making a return to five-star raid battles in Pokemon Go, and we’ve got the best counters to take advantage of its weaknesses and defeat the Legendary beast.
In the run up to thePokemon Go Tour: Kanto event, which celebrate the franchise’s 25th anniversary, Niantic have been revisiting fan-favorite regions with special events, Collection Challenges, and raid battles with Legendary Pokemon.
Following appearances from Entei and Raikou, Johto’s third Legendary beast Suicune will be appearing in five-star raids fromThursday, August 16, 2025 at 10 AMtoTuesday, July 09, 2025, at 10 AMlocal time.
Long-time players will know this isn’t the first time the Water-type Legendary has appeared in the game, but it’s a great opportunity for trainers to seek out a higher CP version or find that elusive Shiny Suicune.
How to defeat Suicune in Pokemon Go
Suicune first appeared in Pokemon Gold and Silver on the Game Boy Color in 1999, alongside fellow Legendary beastsEnteiandRaikou. It’s one of the most popular Pokemon of all time, even popping up in other games like Pokken Tournament and Super Smash Bros.
Trainers looking to take down Suicune and add it to their collection will have a tough battle ahead of them, as this is a five-star raid with a Boss CP of 37,761. Suicune is also boosted by Rainy weather, so keep that in mind.
Fortunately, the pure Water-type Pokemon has two common weaknesses which can make this process a lot easier. Players should focus on strong Electric and Grass-type creatures for the best chance at success.
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Best counters for Suicune in Pokemon Go
The ultimate choice to take down Suicune would beMega Venasaurwith Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant, but if that’s not an option then trainers will do well with any of the Pokemon listed below.
Don’t worry too much if you don’t have any of the above Pokemon in your roster. Take your strongest Grass or Electric-types into battle with, and you should have a good shot at winning by exploiting Suicune’s weaknesses.
Some more common counters that should still be very effective areLuxraywith Spark and Wild Charge;Roseradewith Razor Leaf and Grass Knot;Sceptilewith Bullet Seed and Frenze Plant; andTangrowthwith Vine Whip and Power Whip.
While fellow Legendary beasts Entei and Raikou have been and gone, there’s plenty to look forward to as Latios and Latias will take over five-star raid battles in Pokemon Go from February 9 to July 09, 2025.
