How to solo defeat Hisuian Typhlosion in Pokemon GO 3-star raids

Pokemon GO Hisuian Typhlosion solo defeat guide will help players prepare properly if they are participating in the event solo. Although raids are intended to be community-based activities, some Pokemon GO players should be able to beat Hisuian Typhlosion's 3-star raids on their own. To do so, you must use the right counter Pokemon/moves for the job and utilize creatures with the highest possible CP and IVs you can. Fortunately, beating Hisuian Typhlosion solo should be well within reach.

Pokemon GO Hisuian Typhlosion appeared on January 14, 2024, from 2-5 pm local time. The Hisui variant of the Johto starter Pokemon appeared in 3-star raids during that time, allowing trainers to defeat and capture it. This critter appears once again from October 14 - 28, 2024.

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This article covers everything you need to know on how to solo defeat Hisuian Typhlosion in Pokemon GO.

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How to solo defeat Hisuian Typhlosion in Pokemon GO

Hisuian Typhlosion can be beaten solo in Pokemon GO raids with time to spare (Image via The Pokemon Company)

What is super-effective on Hisuian Typhlosion?

Hisuian Typhlosion is a Ghost/Fire-type species in Pokemon GO, meaning it will take super effective (160%) damage when hit by the following move types: Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, and Water. Naturally, that makes Pocket Monsters of the outlined types the best way to counter Hisuian Typhlosion in raids.

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Husuian Typhlosion possess a base Attack stat of 238, a Defense of 172, and a Stamina stat of 177. Its maximum catch CP should range from 1632 - 1710 with a boosted total of 2041 - 2138 CP in sunny or foggy weather. Hisuian Typhlosion can use the Fast Moves Ember and Hex and the Charged Moves Shadow Ball, Wild Charge, Overheat, and Fire Punch.

What Pocket Monster can solo defeat Hisuian Typhlosion in Pokemon GO?

Since they have resistances to all but Hisuian Typhlosion's Ghost-type moves, Ground-type Pokemon serve as natural counters to it. However, you shouldn't be shy about exploiting Hisuian Typhlosion's other weaknesses if necessary.

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Here are some recommended counters to beat Hisuian Typhlosion solo in Pokemon GO raids:

Groudon or Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
Kyogre or Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
Mega or Shadow Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
Mega or Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
Mega Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Mega Blastoise with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
Mega Houndoom with Snarl and Foul Play
Shadow Rhyperior with Mud-Slap and Rock Wrecker
Shadow Excadrill with Mud-Slap and Scorching Sands

As long as you're using your strongest fighters that exploit Hisuian Typhlosion's weaknesses, you should be in great shape for a solo victory. However, you should be careful using Ghost-type creatures, as these creatures can take super effective damage from Hisuian Typhlosion's Ghost-type moves.

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For maximum clock efficiency, it's also recommended to bring along plenty of Max Revives to pick the raid team back up if they faint during battle.

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Edited by Siddharth Satish