Pokemon GO Hariyama raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Hariyama raid guide will be useful for players wishing to challenge this powerful Fighting-type as it returns to 3-star raids in Niantic's mobile game. It was originally released along with the original cast of Hoenn region Pocket Monsters in December 2017.

Pokemon GO Hariyama raids are presently available from October 14 - 28, 2024. It will be a 3-star raid boss, and this article will highlight its weaknesses and best counters to help you take it down.

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Pokemon GO Hariyama raid weaknesses

Hariyama in the anime (Image via TPC)

What is super-effective against Hariyama in Pokemon GO?

Being a Fighting-type creature, Hariyama takes super-effective damage from Fairy-, Psychic-, and Flying-type attacks. Each of these types deals 160% damage.

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Hariyama's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 3-star raid boss in Pokemon GO, Hariyama has the following stats:

• Combat Power: 15,264
• Attack: 209
• Defense: 114
• Stamina: 3,600 HP
• Fast Attacks: Bullet Punch, Counter, Force Palm
• Charged Attacks: Close Combat, Dynamic Punch, Heavy Slam, and Superpower

Trainers get 180 seconds to complete Hariyama raids in Pokemon GO once the timer starts. Up to 20 trainers can take part in these challenges either in person or via Remote Raid passes.

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Best counters in Pokemon GO Hariyama raids

The best Pokemon to counter Hariyama raids in 3-star Pokemon GO raids are Fairy-, Psychic-, and Flying-type critters that know moves they get STAB on.

Best Fairy-type counters to Hariyama

• Mega or Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
• Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast
• Shadow Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
• Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
• Tapu Lele with Confusion and Nature's Madness

Here's the search string to find the best Fairy-type counters in your collection:

• Fairy&@Fairy&cp2000-

Best Psychic-type counters to Hariyama

• Shadow or regular Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psystrike
• Mega Latios with Zen Headbutt and Luster Purge
• Mega Alakazam with Confusion and Psychic
• Shadow or Mega Gardevoire with Confusion and Psychic
• Shadow Metagross with Zen Headbutt and Psychic

Here's the search string to find the best Psychic-type counters in your collection:

• Psychic&@Psychic&cp2000-

Best Flying-type counters to Hariyama

• Mega or regular Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
• Shadow Moltres with Air Slash and Sky Attack
• Shadow Staraptor with Gust and Fly
• Shadow Ho-Oh with Extrasensory and Brave Bird
• Yveltal with Gust and Oblivion Wing

Here's the search string to find the best Flying-type counters in your collection:

• Flying&@Flying&cp2000-

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Pokemon GO Hariyama raid catch CP and shiny availability

Shiny Hariyama (Image via TPC)

The Hariyama you get to capture after defeating the raid boss will have the following CP ranges, based on its IV distribution and the weather:

• No weather boost: 1,537 - 1,616 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Cloudy): 1,921 - 2,020 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IVs from Pokemon GO Hariyama raids?

The following are the 100% IVs from Pokemon GO Hariyama raids:

• No weather boost: 1,616 CP
• Weather boosted (Cloudy): 2,020 CP

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Can Hariyama be shiny in Pokemon GO?

While Shiny Hariyama is available in Pokemon GO, this differently-colored form cannot be encountered from raids. To obtain it, you must capture a Shiny Makuhita and evolve it.

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Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:

• Ditto disguises
• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
• Sierra counters
• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters