Hatenna Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Hatenna in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Hatenna
Hatenna is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 70.933 DPS.
Hatenna 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: Hatenna is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Hatenna 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 Hatenna is Mega Gengar (70.933 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (64.429 DPS), and Mega Absol (63.800 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Hatenna: After defeating Hatenna, the catch encounter will have a CP between 462 and 504 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 575-627 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Hatenna from raids will have exactly 504 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 Hatenna?
The best counter for Hatenna is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 70.933 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (64.429 DPS) and Mega Absol (63.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Hatenna?
Hatenna 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 Hatenna weak to?
Hatenna is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Hatenna be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Hatenna's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Hatenna from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Hatenna from raids will have 504 CP at level 20, or 627 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 462. If you see 504 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Hatenna worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Hatenna 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 Hatenna?
For the best moveset for Hatenna itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Hatenna 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 Hatenna without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Hatenna can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (59.714 DPS) and Pheromosa (58.000 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 Hatenna in raids?
Weather boost information for Hatenna is not currently available. Psychic-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.