Lilligant (Hisuian) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Lilligant (Hisuian) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Lilligant (Hisuian)
Lilligant (Hisuian) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Fighting typing. The best counter is Mega Rayquaza (Mega) with Air Slash and Hurricane, dealing 61.613 DPS.
Lilligant (Hisuian) 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: Lilligant (Hisuian) is weak to Flying (double weak!), Fairy, Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Dark, Electric, Grass-type moves as Lilligant (Hisuian) 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 Lilligant (Hisuian) is Mega Rayquaza (61.613 DPS), Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (61.200 DPS), and Shadow Toucannon (60.267 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Lilligant (Hisuian): After defeating Lilligant (Hisuian), the catch encounter will have a CP between 1398 and 1471 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1739-1830 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Lilligant (Hisuian) from raids will have exactly 1471 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 Lilligant (Hisuian)?
The best counter for Lilligant (Hisuian) is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Hurricane, dealing 61.613 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (61.200 DPS) and Shadow Toucannon (60.267 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Lilligant (Hisuian)?
Lilligant (Hisuian) 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 Lilligant (Hisuian) weak to?
Lilligant (Hisuian) is weak to Flying (double weak), Fairy, Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Dark, Electric, Grass, Ground, Rock, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Lilligant (Hisuian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Lilligant (Hisuian)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Lilligant (Hisuian) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Lilligant (Hisuian) from raids will have 1471 CP at level 20, or 1830 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1398. If you see 1471 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Lilligant (Hisuian) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Lilligant (Hisuian) 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 Lilligant (Hisuian)?
For the best moveset for Lilligant (Hisuian) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Lilligant (Hisuian) 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 Lilligant (Hisuian) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Lilligant (Hisuian) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Enamorus (Incarnate) (51.500 DPS) and Tornadus (Therian) (50.880 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 Lilligant (Hisuian) in raids?
Weather boost information for Lilligant (Hisuian) is not currently available. Grass-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.