Wooper

🎯 Best Counters Against Wooper

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

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
2	Tapu Bulu	Grass Fairy	249	215	172	3,912
3	Roserade	Grass Poison	243	185	155	3,399
4	Zarude	Dark Grass	242	215	233	4,385
5	Breloom	Grass Fighting	241	144	155	3,007
6	Rillaboom	Grass	239	168	225	3,803
7	Exeggutor	Grass Psychic	233	149	216	3,449
8	Dhelmise	Ghost Grass	233	179	172	3,375
9	Meowscarada	Grass Dark	233	153	183	3,231
10	Sceptile	Grass	223	169	172	3,154

📖 Complete Wooper Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Wooper (#194) is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 734 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Wooper has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Wooper in 2026.

📊 Wooper Stats Analysis

Wooper's Attack stat is 75 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Wooper may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 66 Defense (Below Average) and 146 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 287. Trainers should be mindful of Wooper's limited bulk. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Wooper's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Wooper Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Wooper depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Water Gun (Fast) with Mud 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. Wooper has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Wooper PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Wooper 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 Water/Ground typing provides useful matchups against Electric, Fire, Steel-type threats while being weak to Grass types.

Master League

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

💪 Wooper Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Wooper's effectiveness depends on its typing and 75 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Wooper use Grass-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Wooper in Pokémon GO

Wooper can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Wooper Evolution Guide

Wooper is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Wooper (#194) ← current
• Quagsire (#195) — 50 Candy

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

😈 Shadow Wooper

Shadow Wooper is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Wooper's effective Attack becomes ~90. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Wooper in Pokémon GO

Shiny Wooper is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Wooper gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (412 - 458 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K 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 Wooper

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