Pokemon GO Galarian Stunfisk raid guide: Weaknesses, best counters, and is it possible to solo?

Pokemon GO Galarian Stunfisk raid guide.
Galarian Stunfisk returns to 3-star raids in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

Many players are looking for a Pokemon GO Galarian Stunfisk raid guide as the critter returns to 3-star raids during the "A 2024 Pokemon World Championships Celebration in Pokemon GO!" event. The Pocket Monster will be available in 3-star raids from August 16, 2024, at 10:00 am local time to August 20, 2024, at 8:00 pm local time.

Defeating the dual Ground- and Steel-type Galarian Stunfisk in Pokemon GO will not be very difficult. However, knowing its weaknesses and using the right counters will help make it an easy raid.

In this Pokemon GO Galarian Stunfisk raid guide, we will explore all the details surrounding this critter, including the Pocket Monsters that should be able to tackle it with ease.


Pokemon GO Galarian Stunfisk raid weaknesses

Galarian Stunfisk as seen in Pokemon GIO (Image via TPC)
Galarian Stunfisk as seen in Pokemon GIO (Image via TPC)

What is super-effective against Pokemon GO Galarian Stunfisk?

Galarian Stunfisk is a dual Ground- and Steel-type Pokemon. As such, it will take super-effective (160%) damage from the following types:

  • Fighting
  • Fire
  • Ground
  • Water

Galarian Stunfisk resists a lot of types owing to its unique dual typing. Here are its type resistances:

Pokemon/Attack typeResistance
Poison24.4%
Electric39.1%
Rock39.1%
Bug62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Flying62.5%
Normal62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Steel62.5%

Galarian Stunfisk's stat distribution and learnable moves in Pokemon GO

Galarian Stunfisk has the following stats and usable moves as a 3-star raid boss in Pokemon GO:

  • Combat Power: 13,010
  • Attack: 144
  • Defense: 171
  • Stamina: 3,600 HP
  • Fast Attacks: Metal Claw and Mud Shot
  • Charged Attacks: Earthquake, Flash Cannon, Rock Slide, and Muddy Water

You will have 180 seconds to defeat Galarian Stunfisk in Pokemon GO and have a chance to capture it. A maximum of 20 trainers can join the raid if done locally.

However, if you are remote raiding Galarian Stunfisk, you can have a maximum of 11 players in a single lobby.


Best counters to Pokemon GO Galarian Stunfisk raids

Best Fighting-type counters to Galarian Stunfisk

  • Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
  • Mega Heracross with Counter and Close Combat
  • Shadow Conkeldurr with Counter and Dynamic Punch
  • Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword

Best Fire-type counters to Galarian Stunfisk

  • Mega Blaziken with Counter and Blast Burn
  • Mega Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
  • Reshiram with Fire Fang and Fusion Flare

Best Ground-type counters to Galarian Stunfisk

  • Primal or Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
  • Mega or Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
  • Shadow Excadrill with Mud-Slap and Scorching Sands
  • Therian Forme Landorus with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm

Best Water-type counters to Galarian Stunfisk

  • Primal and Shadow Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
  • Mega Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
  • Mega Blastoise with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
  • Shadow Kingler with Bubble and Crabhammer

Can you solo defeat Pokemon GO Galarian Stunfisk raids?

It is fairly simple to solo defeat Galarian Stunfisk in Pokemon GO 3-star raids. However, you will need the right counters and have them at a considerably high level to do it comfortably.

In case you do not have the best counters or they are not leveled up sufficiently, you should stock up on Max Revives and Potions to bring your critters back to the battle and finish the job.


Pokemon GO Galarian Stunfisk raid catch CP and shiny availability

Shiny Galarian Stunfisk in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)
Shiny Galarian Stunfisk in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

As with all other critters, Pokemon GO Galarian Stunfisk's catch CP will have a range that depends on the weather conditions. Here are the CP ranges:

  • No Weather Boost: 1169 - 1235 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
  • Weather Boosted (Sunny or Snow): 1461 - 1544 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

What are the 100% IVs for Pokemon GO Galarian Stunfisk raids?

Although rare, Galarian Stunfisk will have the following perfect IV CP at 100% if you manage to capture it:

  • No Weather Boost: 1235 CP
  • Weather Boosted (Sunny or Snow): 1544 CP

Can Galarian Stunfisk be shiny in Pokemon GO?

You can encounter a shiny Galarian Stunfisk after defeating it in 3-star raids. The chances are slim though.

There's approximately a 1-in-64 or 1.5625% chance to encounter a shiny Galarian Stunfisk.


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