Poipole

🎯 Best Counters Against Poipole

Top Pokémon to use when battling Poipole in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Deoxys	Psychic	345	115	137	3,615
2	Mewtwo	Psychic	300	182	214	4,780
3	Alakazam	Psychic	271	167	146	3,498
4	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
5	Azelf	Psychic	270	151	181	3,673
6	Latios	Dragon Psychic	268	212	190	4,362
7	Espeon	Psychic	261	175	163	3,626
8	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
9	Tapu Lele	Psychic Fairy	259	208	172	3,998
10	Metagross	Steel Psychic	257	228	190	4,337

📖 Complete Poipole Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Poipole (#803) is a Poison-type Pokémon from the Alola region (Generation 7) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,876 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Poipole has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Poipole in 2026.

📊 Poipole Stats Analysis

Poipole's Attack stat is 145 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Poipole may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 133 Defense (Average) and 167 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 445. This gives Poipole reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Poison-type Pokémon, Poipole's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Poipole Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Poipole depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Poison Jab (Fast) with Sludge Bomb (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Poipole has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Poipole PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Poipole can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Poison typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Poison, Bug-type threats while being weak to Ground, Psychic types.

Master League

In Master League, Poipole faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Poipole Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Poipole's effectiveness depends on its typing and 145 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Poipole use Ground, Psychic-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Poipole in Pokémon GO

Poipole can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 20km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Poipole Evolution Guide

Poipole is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Poipole (#803) ← current
• Naganadel (#804) — 200 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Poipole in Pokémon GO

Shiny Poipole is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Poipole gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,100 - 1,171 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Poipole

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.