Hitmonlee Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Hitmonlee in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Hitmonlee
Hitmonlee is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 38.824 DPS.
Hitmonlee 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: Hitmonlee is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves as Hitmonlee 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 Hitmonlee is Shadow Mewtwo (38.824 DPS), Mega Alakazam (37.000 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (34.581 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Hitmonlee: After defeating Hitmonlee, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1434 and 1509 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1784-1877 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Hitmonlee from raids will have exactly 1509 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 Hitmonlee?
The best counter for Hitmonlee is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 38.824 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (37.000 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (34.581 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Hitmonlee?
Hitmonlee 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 Hitmonlee weak to?
Hitmonlee is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Hitmonlee be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Hitmonlee's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Hitmonlee from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Hitmonlee from raids will have 1509 CP at level 20, or 1877 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1434. If you see 1509 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Hitmonlee worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Hitmonlee 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 Hitmonlee?
For the best moveset for Hitmonlee itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Hitmonlee 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 Hitmonlee without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Hitmonlee can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (32.471 DPS) and Enamorus (Incarnate) (31.833 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 Hitmonlee in raids?
Weather boost information for Hitmonlee 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.