Pokemon GO Hisuian Samurott raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Hisuian Samurott raid guide will come in handy for players wishing to defeat the creature as it returns as a 3-star raid boss in Niantic's mobile game. It appeared for the first time on Hisuian Samurott Raid Day on December 3, 2023. This was also when its shiny was released.

In July 2024, Hisuian Samurott raids in Pokemon GO will take place from 10 am local time on July 17 to 8 pm local time on July 22, as part of the Ultra Unlock: Better Together event. Hisuian Decidueye and Hisuian Typhlosion raids will also be active during this period.

This Pokemon GO Hisuian Samurott raid guide has you covered on everything you must know about defeating the Water-type starter from Legends: Arceus.

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Pokemon GO Hisuian Samurott raid weaknesses

The season of Timeless Travels brought all of the Hisui region's starters to Pokemon GO (Image via Niantic)

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

Being a Water- and Dark-type Pocket Monster, Hisuian Samurott is hit super-effectively by Electric-, Grass-, Fighting-, Fairy, and Bug-type attacks to the tune of 160% more than the standard amount of damage.

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Hisuian Sanurott's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

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

Combat Power: 18,066
Attack: 212
Defense: 157
Stamina: 3,600 HP
Fast Attacks: Fury Cutter, Snarl, and Waterfall
Charged Attacks: Dark Pulse, Icy Wind, Razor Shell, and X-Scissor

Raiders are given 180 seconds to take down Pokemon GO Hisuian Samurott raids. You must bring down the enemy's HP to zero within this period to earn a chance to encounter and capture it. Up to 20 raiders can participate in these raids.

That said, as long as you have suitable counters that are sufficiently leveled-up (level 40+), you can take down the raid boss on your own as well. For reference, check out how to solo defeat Hisuian Samurott in Pokemon GO 3-star raids.

Best counters for Pokemon GO Hisuian Samurott raid

Best Grass-type counters to Hisuian Samurott

Kartana with Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade
Shaymin (Sky) with Magical Leaf and Grass Knot
Shadow Trangrowth with Vine Whip and Power Whip
Mega or Shadow Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant

Best Electric-type counters to Hisuian Samurott

Shadow or regular Raikou with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
Xurkitree with Thunder Shock and Discharge
Zekrom with Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt
Shadow Electrivire with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
Shadow Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt

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Best Fairy-type counters to Hisuian Samurott

Mega or Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Enamorus with Fairy Wind and Dazzling Gleam
Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast
Shadow Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam

Best Bug-type counters to Hisuian Samurott

Mega or Shadow Pinsir with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
Mega or Shadow Scizor with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
Pheromosa with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
Volcarona with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz

Best Fighting-type counters to Hisuian Samurott

Mega Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
Mega Lopunny with Double Kick and Focus Blast
Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword

Pokemon GO Hisuian Samurott raid catch CP and shiny availability

Regular and shiny Hisuian Samurott (Image via TPC)

Depending on the IVs of the Hisuian Samurott that spawns as well as the weather conditions at the time, the creature will have the following CP ranges:

No weather boost: 1,525 - 1,601 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
Weather boosted (Rainy or Foggy): 1,907 - 2,001 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IVs for Hisuian Samurott raids?

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

No weather boost: 1,601 CP
Weather boosted (Rainy or Foggy): 2,001 CP

Can Hisuian Samurott be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Hisuian Samurtott in Pokemon GO came out on Pokemon GO Hisuian Samurott Raid Day in December 2023. Since then all encounters with it have a 1-in-64 or 1.5625% chance of being shiny—unless otherwise specified.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh