Huntail Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Huntail in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Huntail
Huntail is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 41.000 DPS.
Huntail 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: Huntail is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Huntail 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 Huntail is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (41.000 DPS), Regieleki (37.176 DPS), and Mega Sceptile (34.462 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Huntail: After defeating Huntail, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1300 and 1370 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1617-1704 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Huntail from raids will have exactly 1370 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 Huntail?
The best counter for Huntail is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 41.000 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (37.176 DPS) and Mega Sceptile (34.462 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Huntail?
Huntail 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 Huntail weak to?
Huntail is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Huntail be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Huntail's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Huntail from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Huntail from raids will have 1370 CP at level 20, or 1704 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1300. If you see 1370 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Huntail worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Huntail 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 Huntail?
For the best moveset for Huntail itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Huntail 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 Huntail without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Huntail can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (37.176 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (34.300 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 Huntail in raids?
Weather boost information for Huntail is not currently available. Water-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.