For Pokémon GO trainers targeting the Hitmonlee in three-star raids, an effective strategy is crucial. Known as the Kicking Pokémon from the Kanto region, Hitmonlee boasts enhanced combat capabilities, although it is not currently available as a raid boss.
Understanding Hitmonlee’s Weaknesses in Pokémon GO
What Moves are Super Effective Against Hitmonlee?
As a Fighting-type Pokémon, Hitmonlee is particularly vulnerable to Fairy-, Flying-, and Psychic-type moves, making these attacks super effective against it.
Key Stats and Moveset for Hitmonlee
When facing Hitmonlee in a raid, these are the vital statistics to keep in mind:
- Combat Power: 20,076
- Attack: 224
- Defense: 181
- Stamina: 3,600 HP
- Fast Attacks: Low Kick, Rock Smash, Double Kick
- Charged Attacks: Stone Edge, Brick Break, Low Sweep, Blaze Kick, Stomp, Close Combat
Hitmonlee’s array of Charged Attacks can inflict significant damage, especially given its impressive Attack stat. Trainers should aim to finish the raid within a swift three minutes.
Top Counters for Hitmonlee Raids
To effectively counter Hitmonlee in raids, consider using the following Pokémon:
- Mega Rayquaza
- Shadow Mewtwo
- Incarnate Forme Enamorus
- Shadow Salamence
Fairy-type Counters
- Incarnate Forme Enamorus: Fairy Wind and Fly
- Xerneas: Geomancy and Moonblast
- Tapu Koko: Volt Switch and Nature’s Madness
- Shadow Granbull: Charm and Play Rough
- Tapu Bulu: Bullet Seed and Nature’s Madness
- Tapu Lele: Confusion and Nature’s Madness
Flying-type Counters
- Mega Rayquaza: Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
- Shadow Salamence: Dragon Tail and Fly
- Shadow Moltres: Wing Attack and Sky Attack
- Shadow Staraptor: Gust and Fly
- Yveltal: Gust and Oblivion Wing
- Mega Pidgeot: Gust and Brave Bird
Psychic-type Counters
- Shadow Mewtwo: Confusion and Psystrike
- Mega Alakazam: Confusion and Psychic
- Shadow Latios: Zen Headbutt and Psychic
- Hoopa Unbound: Confusion and Psychic
- Shadow Metagross: Zen Headbutt and Psychic
- Shadow Latias: Zen Headbutt and Psychic
For convenience, you can use specific search strings to locate the best counters in your Pokémon collection:
- Flying&@Flying&cp2000-
- Psychic&@Psychic&cp2000-
- Fairy&@Fairy&cp2000-
Can You Solo Defeat Hitmonlee in Pokémon GO?
With the right counters, it is possible to defeat Hitmonlee solo.
Hitmonlee Raid Catch CP and Shiny Availability
The catch rates for Hitmonlee based on weather conditions are as follows:
- No Weather Boost: 1,399 CP – 1,472 CP at Level 20 (IVs 10/10/10 – 15/15/15)
- Weather Boosted (Cloudy): 1,749 CP – 1,840 CP at Level 25 (IVs 10/10/10 – 15/15/15)
What are the 100% IV CPs from Hitmonlee Raids?
- No Weather Boost: 1,472 CP
- Weather Boosted (Cloudy): 1,840 CP
Is Shiny Hitmonlee Available in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Hitmonlee is available in Pokémon GO. It was introduced during the Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto on February 20, 2021, and has since appeared in various events.
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