3-Star raid In raids now Shiny available Fighting

Shadow Hitmonlee Raid Guide

Weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Shadow Hitmonlee.

Boosted in Cloudy 0 counters ranked
Catch CP
1,509
Lv 20 · 100% IV
Weather CP
1,877
Lv 25 · 100% IV
Trainers
4+
Min 2 at Lv 40+
Shadow Hitmonlee

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Shadow Hitmonlee. Tap a row for full stats.

No counters computed yet
Counters for this boss are still being calculated.
Best attackers by type

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier
3-Star
Weather boost
Cloudy
Shiny available
Yes
Base Attack
224
Base Defense
181
Base Stamina
137

Weak to — use these types

Fairy1.6× Flying1.6× Psychic1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Bug0.625× Dark0.625× Rock0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs Lv 20 CP Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor 1,434 1,784
15 / 15 / 15 100% 1,509 1,877
Every raid catch has an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 1,509 CP it is a perfect Shadow Hitmonlee — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty Shadow Hitmonlee goes down with 2 trainers running optimal counters at level 40+. Plan for 4+ if your team is not fully powered up.

Do not bring Bug, Dark, Rock damage — Shadow Hitmonlee resists it and your lobby will run out of time before it runs out of HP. Everything in the counter list above already hits for super effective damage, so pick the six highest entries you actually own and power up.

In Cloudy weather the boss hits harder and survives longer, but the catch encounter is level 25 instead of 20 — a harder fight for a better reward. Bring one extra trainer on boosted runs.

On the catch screen, use Golden Razz Berries and aim for Excellent curveball throws; the shiny check happens the moment the encounter loads, so you will know before your first throw.

FAQ

How many trainers do I need to beat Shadow Hitmonlee?

Shadow Hitmonlee can be beaten by 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. 4+ is comfortable, and 5–6 is the safe number in a public lobby where you cannot see anyone's team.

Can Shadow Hitmonlee be shiny?

Yes — shiny Shadow Hitmonlee is available from raid encounters. The rate for legendary raids is roughly 1 in 20. Use a Pinap Berry if you already have the shiny and want the extra candy.

What weather boosts Shadow Hitmonlee?

Shadow Hitmonlee is boosted in Cloudy weather. The raid is harder because the boss's moves gain a 1.2× multiplier, but the catch is level 25 instead of level 20 and the IV floor rises to 4/4/4.

Is Shadow Hitmonlee worth raiding?

Shadow Hitmonlee is a lower-tier boss you can solo or clear with one friend. It is good for candy, XP and a high-IV specimen, but it does not justify Premium Passes.

What is the best moveset for Shadow Hitmonlee?

The counter list on this page is for beating Shadow Hitmonlee. For the moves Shadow Hitmonlee should use as your attacker, open its full stats page — it lists every fast and charged move with raid DPS and PvP rankings.

Explore more