Hawlucha Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Hawlucha in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Hawlucha
Hawlucha is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 47.900 DPS.
Hawlucha 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: Hawlucha is weak to Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ice, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Ground, Dark-type moves as Hawlucha 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 Hawlucha is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (47.900 DPS), Shadow Mewtwo (45.529 DPS), and Mega Alakazam (43.889 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Hawlucha: After defeating Hawlucha, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1340 and 1411 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1667-1756 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Hawlucha from raids will have exactly 1411 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 Hawlucha?
The best counter for Hawlucha is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 47.900 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Mewtwo (45.529 DPS) and Mega Alakazam (43.889 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Hawlucha?
Hawlucha 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 Hawlucha weak to?
Hawlucha is weak to Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Ground, Dark, Fighting, Grass-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Hawlucha be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Hawlucha's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Hawlucha from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Hawlucha from raids will have 1411 CP at level 20, or 1756 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1340. If you see 1411 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Hawlucha worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Hawlucha 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 Hawlucha?
For the best moveset for Hawlucha itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Hawlucha 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 Hawlucha without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Hawlucha can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (43.059 DPS) and Deoxys (Attack) (42.065 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 Hawlucha in raids?
Weather boost information for Hawlucha 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.