Pokemon GO Herdier raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Herdier raid guide will help you take down the Normal-type creature easily. Herdier will take over Gyms as a 3-star raid boss from January 4, 2025, until the next raid cycle begins. During this time, you can challenge the critter for a chance to capture it. The Pocket Monster is the evolved form of Lillipup and evolves into Stoutland.

To know about the critter's weaknesses and best counters, keep reading this Pokemon GO Herdier raid guide.

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

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Pokemon GO Herdier raid weaknesses

Herdier type matchups (Image via Sportskeeda)

What is super-effective against Herdier in Pokemon GO?

Herdier is a mono Normal-type creature that takes super-effective damage only from Fighting-type attacks. It also has a single resistance: Ghost.

You can learn more about type matchups using our Pokemon Type Calculator.

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Herdier stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 3-star Raid boss in Pokemon GO, Herdier has the following stats:

• 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

Herdier raids can be challenged by 20 trainers at the same time either in person or using remote raid passes. The fight lasts for 180 seconds, within which time you must whittle down its energy bar.

Also check out: Pokemon GO CP calculator

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Herdier raids

Herdier in the anime (Image via TPC)

The best Pocket Monsters to challenge Herdier raids in Pokemon GO are Mega Lucario, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Heracross with their best movesets. Check out the following lists for more options.

Best Fighting-type counters to Herdier

• 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

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

• Fighting&@Fighting&cp2000-

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Pokemon GO Herdier raid catch CP and shiny availability

Herdier shiny comparison (Image via TPC)

The CP of the Herdier spawn will lie in one of the following ranges:

• No weather boost: 848 - 904 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Partly Cloudy): 1,130 - 1,060 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

What are the 100% IV CPs from Pokemon GO Herdier raids?

Here are the 100% CPs from Pokemon GO Herdier raids:

• No weather boost: 904 CP
• Weather boosted (Partly Cloudy): 1,060 CP

Can Herdier be shiny in Pokemon GO raids?

Shiny Herdier encounters are not possible through raids. You can, however, evolve a Shiny Lillipup to get a Shiny Herdier.

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