Pokemon Go Hisuian Avalugg Raid guide: Weaknesses & best counters
NianticHisuian Avalugg has returned to Pokemon Go, so here are its weaknesses and the best counters to defeat it.
Pokemon Legends Arceus introduced a new set of regional forms known as Hisuian Pokemon. These variants have slowly been popping up in Pokemon Go, with one addition being Hisuian Avalugg.
Unlike the original Ice-type Avalugg from the Kalos region, Hisuian Avalugg is a dual Rock/Ice-type. This means its weaknesses are different, and the top counters you’ll want to use to defeat it are also different.
Hisuian Avalugg will appear in 3-Star Raids in Pokemon Go from November 20 to November 22. You’ll find everything you need to know to defeat it below.
Hisuian Avalugg weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Hisuian Avalugg is a dual Ice/Rock-type Pokemon, which means it’s weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Rock, Steel, and Water-type attacks.
We recommend focusing on Fighting and Steel-type moves if possible, as Hisuian Avalugg is 4x weak to these, so that they will be even more effective than usual.
It’s also important to know a Pokemon’s type resistances when heading into a Raid Battle: Avoid using Flying, Ice, Normal, and Poison-type attacks.
Best counters for Hisuian Avalugg in Pokemon Go
Here are some of the best counters to defeat Hisuian Avalugg in Pokemon Go:
| Pokemon | Best Moveset |
|---|---|
| Mega Blaziken | Counter & Focus Blast |
| Mega Lopunny | Low Kick & Focus Blast |
| Terrakion | Double Kick & Sacred Sword |
| Shadow Metagross | Bullet Punch & Meteor Mash |
| Lucario | Counter & Aura Sphere |
| Keldeo | Low Kick & Sacred Sword |
| Conkeldurr | Counter & Dynamic Punch |
| Shadow Hariyama | Counter & Dynamic Punch |
| Shadow Machamp | Counter & Dynamic Punch |
| Shadow Excadrill | Metal Claw & Iron Head |
The Pokemon listed above are some of the most effective counters you can use against Hisuian Avalugg, but they’ll still need to be powered up to a high level and know their best moves if you want to win.
If you don’t have any of those recommended counters, focus on your strongest Fighting and Steel-type Pokemon with matching moves, and you should have a decent chance of success.
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