Pokemon GO Hisuian Decidueye raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Hisuian Decidueye raid guide will be useful for players wishing to challenge the creature as it returns to 3-star raids in Niantic's mobile game. It appeared in the game for the first time on Pokemon GO Hisuian Decidueye Raid Day on February 11, 2024. This was also the day when its shiny version was released.

In October 2024, Hisuian Decidueye raids in Pokemon GO will take place from October 4 - 14. Hisuian Samurott and Hisuian Typhlosion will not be available during this period.

This Pokemon GO Hisuian Decidueye raid guide covers everything you need to know about defeating the Grass-type starter from Legends: Arceus.

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Pokemon GO Hisuian Decidueye raid weaknesses

Hisuian Decidueye's Pokemon GO debut took place on February 11, 2024 (Image via Niantic)

What is super-effective against Hisuian Decidueye in Pokemon GO?

As a Grass- and Fighting-type species in Pokemon GO, Hisuian Decidueye takes super-effective damage from the following types:

• Flying (256%)
• Fairy (160%)
• Fire (160%)
• Ice (160%)
• Poison (160%)
• Psychic (160%)

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Hisuian Decidueye's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

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

• Combat Power: 18,806
• Attack: 213
• Defense: 174
• Stamina: 3,600 HP
• Fast Attacks: Psycho Cut and Magical Leaf
• Charged Attacks: Aerial Ace, Aura Sphere, Energy Ball, and Trailblaze

After the timer starts, players get 180 seconds to whittle down the raid boss' HP in Pokemon GO Hisuian Decidueye raids. Doing so gives you a chance to encounter and potentially capture it. You can enter these alongside up to 19 other raiders.

However, with a team consisting of optimal counters, you can defeat the raid boss on your own as well. For reference, check out how to solo defeat Hisuian Decidueye in Pokemon GO 3-star raids.

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Best counters for Pokemon GO Hisuian Decidueye raids

Best Flying-type counters to Hisuian Decidueye (Top picks, thanks to the 256% weakness)

• 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 Hidden Power (Flying) and Brave Bird
• Yveltal with Gust and Oblivion Wing

Best Fairy-type counters to Hisuian Decidueye

• 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

Best Fire-type counters to Hisuian Decidueye

• Mega or Shadow Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
• Mega Charizard X or Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
• Mega Houndoom with Fire Fang and Flame Thrower
• Reshiram with Fire Fang and Fusion Flare

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Best Psychic-type counters to Hisuian Decidueye

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

Best Ice-type counters to Hisuian Decidueye

• Shadow Mamoswine with Mud Slap and Avalanche
• Shadow Weavile with Ice Shard and Avalanche
• Shadow or regular Articuno with Frost Breath and Blizzard
• Kyurem with Dragon Breath and Glaciate

Best Poison-type counters to Hisuian Decidueye

• Mega or Shadow Gengar with Lick and Sludge Bomb
• Beedrill with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
• Nihilego with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
• Naganadel with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb

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Pokemon GO Hisuian Decidueye raid catch CP and shiny availability

Regular and shiny Hisuian Decidueye (Image via TPC)

Depending on the IV distribution of the Hisuian Decidueye spawn and prevailing weather conditions, the creature will have the following CP ranges:

• No weather boost: 1,579 - 1,655 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Sunny/Clear or Cloudy): 1,974 - 2,069 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IVs for Pokemon Hisuian Decidueye raids?

The following are the 100% IVs for Hisuian Decidueye raids:

• No weather boost: 1,655 CP
• Weather boosted (Sunny/Clear or Foggy): 2,069 CP

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Can Hisuian Decidueye be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Hisuian Decidueye in Pokemon GO was released on Pokemon GO Hisuian Decidueye Raid Day in February 2024. All encounters with the creature since then have a 1-in-64 or 1.5625% chance of being shiny.

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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
• Team GO Rocket Grunts