Pokémon GO: Selfe counter guide with the 20 best attackers

The 20 best counters against Selfe in Pokémon GO have been summarized for you in this raid guide. To help you defeat the raid boss quickly, we show you the best moveset here on MeinMMO.

What kind of Pokémon is it? Selfe is a Legendary Pokémon from the fourth generation of games. Together with Vesprit and Tobutz, they represent the trio of the lake legend.

When can you battle against Selfe? You will find Selfe from May 12 to May 21, 2025, in level 5 raids, but not in this country. To participate, you will likely need to use a remote raid. It will be found alongside Vesprit and Tobutz in the gyms of their respective regions.

The best counters against Selfe in raids

1. Mega Gengar with Dark Claw and Shadow Ball
2. Necrozma Dawn Wings with Dark Claw / Shadow Ray
3. Mega Tyranitar with Bite and Twister
4. Shadow Tyranitar with Bite and Twister
5. Mega Banette with Dark Claw and Shadow Ball
6. Shadow Skelabra with Burden and Shadow Ball
7. Mega Houndoom with Standpauke and Leech Life
8. Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Ascension Rush
9. Shadow Snibunna with Standpauke and Leech Life
10. Mega Absol with Standpauke and Counter
11. Trikephalo with Bite and Twister
12. Shadow Gengar with Dark Claw and Shadow Ball
13. Tyranitar with Bite and Twister
14. Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Blade and Shadow Ball
15. Darkrai with Standpauke and Shadow Ball
16. Giratina (Origin Form) with Dark Claw and Phantom Force
17. Shadow Kramshef with Standpauke and Dark Aura
18. Mega Gyarados with Bite and Crunch
19. Mega Pinsir with Rage Blade and Cross Scissor
20. Skelabra with Burden and Shadow Ball

Weaknesses of Selfe: Since Selfe is a Psychic type, it is particularly weak against attacks from Bug, Ghost, and Dark types.

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Can you catch Shiny Selfe? Yes, you can now catch the shiny form of Selfe in Pokémon GO.

How many trainers are needed? Trainers who use the best counters, are at least level 40, and have some experience with raids can defeat Selfe with just three people; it is even possible to do it with two if your counters are stronger. If you have lower levels, you should rely on more players in your group.