Pokemon GO Hisuian Decidueye weaknesses & best counters to defeat Raid Boss
Find out the weakness of Hisuian Decidueye in Pokemon GO with its best counters to defeat the Raid Boss for its big debut event in the game's three-star raids.
You'll need to know the weaknesses and best counters for Hisuian Decidueye in Pokemon GO to defeat the three-star Raid Boss and make the most of its debut in the game.
The Sinnoh-variant of the Rowlett evolution can be a challenge, but this guide will tell you everything to get Hisuian Decidueye's Raid Day event.
Hisuian Decidueye weaknesses in Pokemon GO
As a dual Grass/Fighting-type, Hisuian Decidueye doesn't have just one weakness in Pokemon GO, but six: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Poison, and Psychic-type moves.
Using attacks of any of those types will give you more than an edge in Raid Battles.
Best Hisuian Decidueye counters
| Counter | Fast Move | Charge Move |
| Rayquaza | Air Slash | Dragon Ascent |
| Moltres | Wing Attack | Sky Attack |
| Yveltal | Gust | Oblivion Wing |
| Staraptor | Gust | Fly |
| Mega Pidgeot | Gust | Brave Bird |
| Braviary | Gust | Fly |
| Mega Charizard (Y) | Air Slash | Blast Burn |
| Articuno (Galarian) | Psycho Cut | Brave Bird |
| Honchkrow | Peck | Sky Attack |
How to find & catch Hisuian Decidueye
Hisuian Decidueye can be found during its Pokemon GO debut in three-star raids on Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 2PM to 5PM, as confirmed on its Raid Day announcement post. There's even a ticket available to buy for event-exclusive bonuses.
Can Hisuian Decidueye be Shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, Hisuian Decidueye can be Shiny in Pokemon GO, with there being a 1-in-10 chance of encountering a Shiny variant as you defeat the boss and proceed to the catch screen.
Whilst these are far better odds than the 1-in-500 odds for standard encounters, you may need a few attempts at Hisuian Decidueye Raids before finding a Shiny version. Nevertheless, the payoff will be more than worth the wait.
For more from the game, take a look at the next Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour or Raid schedule to take on more bosses. Alternatively, check out our Pokemon GO guides homepage for extra essentials to keep you updated right here at GGRecon.
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