Hariyama Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Hariyama in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Hariyama
Hariyama is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 61.294 DPS.
Hariyama 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: Hariyama is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves as Hariyama 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 Hariyama is Shadow Mewtwo (61.294 DPS), Mega Alakazam (58.889 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (54.258 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Hariyama: After defeating Hariyama, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1575 and 1657 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1960-2061 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Hariyama from raids will have exactly 1657 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 Hariyama?
The best counter for Hariyama is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 61.294 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (58.889 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (54.258 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Hariyama?
Hariyama 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 Hariyama weak to?
Hariyama is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Hariyama be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Hariyama's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Hariyama from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Hariyama from raids will have 1657 CP at level 20, or 2061 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1575. If you see 1657 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Hariyama worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Hariyama 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 Hariyama?
For the best moveset for Hariyama itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Hariyama 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 Hariyama without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Hariyama can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (51.412 DPS) and Enamorus (Incarnate) (50.333 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 Hariyama in raids?
Weather boost information for Hariyama is not currently available. Fighting-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.