How to solo defeat Herdier in Pokemon GO 3-star raids

Players wishing to solo defeat Herdier in Pokemon GO 3-star raids can do so easily. The creature features a low combat power and is a mono-Normal-type, leaving it vulnerable to super-effective damage from powerhouses like Mega Lucario. It will be available to challenge from January 4, 2025, in Gyms around you until the raid cycle changes. You can participate in these battles either in person or using remote raid passes.

This article breaks down the best counters you should use as well as the strategy you should deploy as you attempt to solo defeat Herdier in Pokemon GO 3-star raids.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

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Best counters and strategy to solo defeat Herdier in Pokemon GO 3-star raids

Herdier in the anime (Image via TPC)

Before you learn about the top counters to Herdier raids, check out its stats and attributes:

• Type: Normal
• Combat Power: 11,399
• Attack: 145
• Defense: 126
• Stamina: 3,600 HP
• Fast Attacks: Lick, Sand Attack, and Take Down
• Charged Attacks: Dig, Play Rough, and Thunderbolt
• Weakness: Fighting

The best counters to take down Herdier on your own are:

• Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
• Mega Heracross with Counter and Close Combat
• Mega Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
• Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
• Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword
• Shadow Conkeldurr with Counter and Dynamic Punch
• Shadow Annihilape with Counter and Close Combat
• Shadow Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
• Shadow Hariyama with Counter and Dynamic Punch

Before you attempt to solo defeat Herdier in Pokemon GO 3-star raids, make sure to prepare a party consisting of the best Fighting-type counters available in your collection. Once you are in the battle, you can simply spam out attacks without worrying about dodging if your team is sufficiently powered up (Level 40+).

However, make sure to switch out your Pokemon before it faints. This way, you will save time and resources as you will only have to heal them instead of having to expend both Revives and Potions or Max Revives.

Lastly, make sure you are in an area with stable internet and have sufficient charge on your phone, so you don't lose the raid because of technical glitches.

By following these tips, you can easily solo defeat Herdier in Pokemon GO.

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