Avalugg (Hisuian) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Avalugg (Hisuian) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Avalugg (Hisuian)
Avalugg (Hisuian) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ice/Rock typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 47.625 DPS.
Avalugg (Hisuian) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Avalugg (Hisuian) is weak to Fighting (double weak!), Steel (double weak!), Grass, Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Flying, Ice, Normal-type moves as Avalugg (Hisuian) resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Avalugg (Hisuian) is Mega Blaziken (47.625 DPS), Mega Lucario (47.500 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (42.000 DPS).
Catching Avalugg (Hisuian): After defeating Avalugg (Hisuian), the catch encounter will have a CP between 1939 and 2025 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2413-2519 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Avalugg (Hisuian) from raids will have exactly 2025 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Avalugg (Hisuian)?
The best counter for Avalugg (Hisuian) is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 47.625 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (47.500 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (42.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Avalugg (Hisuian)?
Avalugg (Hisuian) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Avalugg (Hisuian) weak to?
Avalugg (Hisuian) is weak to Fighting (double weak), Steel (double weak), Grass, Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Avalugg (Hisuian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Avalugg (Hisuian)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Avalugg (Hisuian) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Avalugg (Hisuian) from raids will have 2025 CP at level 20, or 2519 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1939. If you see 2025 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Avalugg (Hisuian) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Avalugg (Hisuian) is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Avalugg (Hisuian)?
For the best moveset for Avalugg (Hisuian) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Avalugg (Hisuian) stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Avalugg (Hisuian) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Avalugg (Hisuian) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (37.481 DPS) and Lucario (36.167 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Avalugg (Hisuian) in raids?
Weather boost information for Avalugg (Hisuian) is not currently available. Ice-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.