How to beat Pokemon Go Hisuian Decidueye Raid: Weaknesses, counters & can it be shiny?

Hisuian Decidueye Raids are catching fire as Pokemon Go trainers challenge this Superb-Owl all over the world, and here’s all you need to know to beat it, including the best counters, strategy, weaknesses, and more.

The Timeless Travels season of Pokemon Go is in its third month, and players are excited about what’s coming next. This time, the debut of a highly requested Pokemon: Hisuian Decidueye has taken the spotlight on its Raid Day.

After debuting in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, this starter evolution became a fan favorite and has even made it to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet within the Tera Raid Battle rotations. Now, this Grass/Fighting Pokemon made its way to Pokemon Go, and the fans couldn’t be more excited about it.

So, here’s all you need to know to beat Hisuian Decidueye Raids in Pokemon Go, including weaknesses, best counter, moveset, and more.

• How to get Hisuian Decidueye in Pokemon Go
• Pokemon Go Hisuian Decidueye weaknesses
• Best counters for Pokemon Go Hisuian Decidueye Raid
• Pokemon Go Hisuian Decidueye complete moveset
  • Fast Moves
  • Charged Moves
• Is shiny Hisuian Decidueye available in Pokemon Go?

How to get Hisuian Decidueye in Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go players can get Hisuian Decidueye by defeating it in 3-Star Raids on Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 2 PM to 5 PM (local time). Trainers will have several chances to catch the Pokemon during the Hisuian Decidueye Raid Day event.

It is still unconfirmed if this Pokemon will enter the regular Raid rotations after this event, so take this chance to get yours.

Get ready to take flight and head to your nearest Gym—Hisuian Decidueye is coming to roost on February 11!https://t.co/HvCquOOv9K pic.twitter.com/i9ev4ZTyJk

— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) January 30, 2024

Pokemon Go Hisuian Decidueye weaknesses

In Pokemon Go, Hisuian Decidueye is a dual Fighting and Grass-type Pokemon, which means it’s weak against Flying, Psychic, Fire, Ice, Poison, and Fairy-type attacks.

Also, keep in mind that Hisuian Decidueye resists Dark, Rock, Electric, Grass, Ground, and Water-type moves. It was not confirmed if the Hisuian variant of Decidueye will debut in Pokemon Go with its signature move ‘Triple Arrows,’ but we will keep you informed if this gets confirmed.

Best counters for Pokemon Go Hisuian Decidueye Raid

The best counter to beat the Hisuian Decidueye 3-Star Raids in Pokemon Go is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent. Its total damage output is incredible, has STAB advantage against Hisuian Decidueye, and resists most of its attacks.

While Hisuian Decidueye 3-Star Raids can be beaten by one high-level trainer solo, the best option is to prepare a team full of powerful counters. With Mega Rayquaza as the main hitter, here are the other best counters to beat this Raid with ease:

• Rayquaza, with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent.
• Shadow Moltres, with Wing Attack and Sky Attack.
• Yveltal, with Gust and Oblivion Wing.
• Shadow Honchcrow, with Peck and Sky Attack.
• Mega Pidgeot, with Gust and Brave Bird. (This is a good alternative for Mega Rayquaza.)

Other great counters for Hisuian Hisuian Decidueye Raid include Mega Blaziken, Mega Charizard Y, Entei, Tornadus, Moltres, Shadow Lugia, and Shadow Ho-oh.

Pokemon Go Hisuian Decidueye moveset

Here’s the list with all moves for the Hisuian Decidueye Raid in Pokemon Go, including Fast Moves, and Charged Moves:

Fast Moves

• Psycho Cut (Psychic)
• Magical Leaf (Grass)

Charged Moves

• Aerial Ace (Flying)
• Energy Ball (Grass)
• Aura Sphere (Fighting)
• Trailblaze (Grass)

Can Hisuian Decidueye be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, shiny Hisuian Decidueye will be available from its debut in Pokemon Go, and the chances for this variant appearing during Raid Day are considerably increased to a 1.67% chance(1-60), so this is the best chance to get yours.

Lucky trainers who encounter a shiny Hisuian Decidueye will have a 100% chance to get it since shiny Raid Pokemon are a guaranteed catch.

And that’s all you need to know to beat Hisuian Decidueye in Pokemon Go. Now go catch ’em all! For more Pokemon content and guides, you can also check the following links:

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