Pokemon GO Hisuian Typhlosion raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Hisuian Typhlosion raid guide can be helpful for players wishing to take down the Pocket Monster as it returns to 3-star raids in Niantic's mobile game. It made its debut appearance on Hisuian Typhlosion Raid Day on January 14, 2024, which was also when its shiny version was released.

In October 2024, Hisuian Typhlosion raids in Pokemon GO will take place from October 14 - 28, 2024.

This Pokemon GO Hisuian Typhlosion raid guide covers everything you need to know about taking down the Fire-type starter from Legends: Arceus.

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Pokemon GO Hisuian Typhlosion raid weaknesses

Hisuian Typhlosion in its Raid Day art for Pokemon GO (Image via Niantic)

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

Being a Fire- and Ghost-type Pocket Monster, Hisuian Typhlosion takes super-effective damage from Rock-, Water-, Ground-, Ghost-, and Dark-type attacks. Each of these deals 160% damage to the critter.

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Hisuian Typhlosion's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

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

• Combat Power: 20,758
• Attack: 238
• Defense: 172
• Stamina: 3,600 HP
• Fast Attacks: Ember and Hex
• Charged Attacks: Fire Punch, Overheat, Shadow Ball, and Wild Charge

Players get 180 seconds to take down Pokemon GO Hisuian Typhlosion raids once the timer starts. You must whittle down the enemy's HP within this limitation for a chance to capture it. You can enter these alongside up to 19 other raiders.

However, with powerful counters on your team, you can overwhelm it on your own as well. For reference, check out how to solo defeat Hisuian Typhlosion in Pokemon GO 3-star raids.

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Best counters for Pokemon GO Hisuian Typhlosion raid

Best Rock-type counters to Hisuian Typhlosion

• Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
• Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
• Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
• Shadow or Mega Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
• Tyrantrum with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam

Best Ground-type counters to Hisuian Typhlosion

• Primal or regular Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
• Mega or Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
• Shadow Excadrill with Mud Slap and Scorching Sands
• Shadow Ursaluna with Tackle and High Horsepower

Best Water-type counters to Hisuian Typhlosion

• Primal or Shadow Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
• Mega Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
• Shadow Kingler with Bubble and Crabhammer
• Greninja with Water Shuriken and Hydro Cannon

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Best Ghost-type counters to Hisuian Typhlosion

• Dawn Wings Necrozma with Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam
• Mega Gengar with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
• Mega Banette with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
• Shadow or regular Chandelure with Hex and Shadow Ball

Best Dark-type counters to Hisuian Typhlosion

• Mega or Shadow Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
• Mega Houndoom with Snarl and Foul Play
• Hydreigon with Bite and Brutal Swing
• Darkrai with Snarl and Dark Pulse

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Pokemon GO Hisuian Typhlosion raid catch CP and shiny availability

Regular and shiny Hisuian Typhlosion (Image via TPC)

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

• No weather boost: 1,632 - 1,710 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Sunny/Clear or Foggy): 2,041- 2,138 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IVs for Hisuian Typhlosion raids?

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

• No weather boost: 1,710 CP
• Weather boosted (Sunny/Clear or Foggy): 2,138 CP

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Can Hisuian Typhlosion be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Hisuian Typhlosion in Pokemon GO was released on Pokemon GO Hisuian Typhlosion Raid Day in January 2024. Since then encounters with it (unless mentioned otherwise) have a 1-in-64 or 1.5625% chance of being shiny.

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• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
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• Cliff counters
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