Pokémon GO: Defeating Staravia – The 20 best counters in the raid guide

In Pokémon GO you can now encounter Staravia in the level 4 raids. We at MeinMMO will show you in this raid guide the best counters and movesets against the Normal and Flying Pokémon.

What kind of Pokemon is Staravia? Staravia is the first evolution of Staralili. The Pokémon comes from the 4th generation of games and is of the Normal and Flying type. You can also evolve it into Staraptor with the help of 100 candies.

Where can you find it? Following Community Day with Staralili, on July 17, 2022, you can meet it in the Level 4 Raids from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. Note, however, that you can only play them locally, so not with the help of long-distance raids.

We have summarized the 20 best counterattacks against the raid boss below.

Defeating Staravia in the Raid – Use these counters

1. Mega Voltenso with thunder tooth and electric shock
2. Crypto Electrovoltek with thunderbolt and electric shock
3. Crypto Raikou with thunderbolt and electric shock
4. Crypto Mamutel with powder snow and avalanche
5. Crypto-Magnezone with sparks and electric shock
6. Crypto Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
7. Mega Aerodactyl with stone throwing and stone hail
8. Rameidon with catapult and stone hail
9. Voltolos (animal spirit form) with voltage change and thunderbolt
10. Crypto Snibunna with Ice Shards and Avalanche
11. Zekrom with charging beam and power surge
12. Crypto tyrant with catapult and stone edge
13. Mega Ampharos with voltage change and lightning cannon
14. Crypto Voltenso with thunder tooth and electric shock
15. Crypto Mewtwo with Psycho Blade and Ice Beam
16. Crypto Aerodactyl with stone throwing and stone hail
17. electric with thunderbolt and electric shock
18. rhyperior with catapult and rock launcher
19. Raikou with thunderbolt and electric shock
20. Crypto Amoroso with stone throwing and stone hail

Staravia Weaknesses: Since Staravia is a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon, it is weak to Rock, Electric, and Ice-type attacks. So it’s best to use them in battle.

Does Shiny Staravia exist? Unfortunately, you cannot catch the dazzling form after the raid. However, during the Community Day you can catch Shiny Staralili for the first time and develop it into Shiny Staravia. You can recognize it by its light brown plumage.

Does the raid bring a bonus? Yes, unlike other raids, you can benefit from a special bonus in the level 4 raid after C-Day. If you have defeated the raid boss, wild Staralili will spawn for 30 minutes in a radius of 300 meters around the respective arena. Just like Community Day, you’ll have a higher chance of getting a dazzling one.

How many trainers do you need? Two trainers with the right counterattacks and a high trainer level can already manage the raid against Staravia. To take it a little more relaxed, you can also look for one or two additional players for the fight.

Note, however, that you cannot invite trainers via long-distance raids. Participation is only possible on site using Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes. So it’s best to make an appointment ahead of time to fight together.

Here’s how to get the most out of Community Day with Staralili.