Hitmonchan Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Hitmonchan in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Hitmonchan
Hitmonchan is a 3-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 35.647 DPS. Hitmonchan's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Hitmonchan 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: Hitmonchan is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves as Hitmonchan 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 Hitmonchan is Shadow Mewtwo (35.647 DPS), Mega Alakazam (34.000 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (31.742 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Hitmonchan: After defeating Hitmonchan, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1295 and 1365 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1611-1699 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Hitmonchan from raids will have exactly 1365 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 Hitmonchan?
The best counter for Hitmonchan is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 35.647 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (34.000 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (31.742 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Hitmonchan?
Hitmonchan 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 Hitmonchan weak to?
Hitmonchan is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Hitmonchan be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Hitmonchan's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Hitmonchan from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Hitmonchan from raids will have 1365 CP at level 20, or 1699 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1295. If you see 1365 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Hitmonchan worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Hitmonchan 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 Hitmonchan?
For the best moveset for Hitmonchan itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Hitmonchan 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 Hitmonchan without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Hitmonchan can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (29.529 DPS) and Enamorus (Incarnate) (29.333 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 Hitmonchan in raids?
Hitmonchan is weather boosted during cloudy weather. When boosted, Hitmonchan is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (1611-1699 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.