Hisuian Typhlosion will soon be debuting in Pokemon GO with its own dedicated Raid Day. For the best chance of taking down this sizable foe, make sure that your party is full of the best Hisuian Typhlosion counters in Pokemon GO.
Hisuian Typhlosion Weaknesses and Counters in Pokemon GO
Niantic continues to introduce new Hisuian Pokemon into Pokemon GO, and the latest is Hisuian Typhlosion. The spiffier, and ghastlier version of Typhlosion, Hisuian Typhlosion is a Fire/Ghost dual-type that was first introduced in Generation IV. Armed with the knowledge on how to tackle it, you’ll be able to take it down, and maybe even encounter it in its shiny form.
Hisuian Typhlosion Strengths and Weaknesses
Below are Hisuian Typhlosion’s strengths and weaknesses in Pokemon GO. Use these to your advantage when picking your team and you will emerge victorious with a brand new Hisuian Typhlosion on your team.
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| • Normal • Fighting • Poison • Bug • Steel • Fire • Grass • Ice • Fairy | • Ground • Rock • Ghost • Water • Dark |
Hisuian Typhlosion Counters in Pokemon GO
Below are some of the best Pokemon for you to consider using as counters against Hisuian Typhlosion when going up against it in Pokemon GO.
| Pokemon | Move Set |
|---|---|
| Tyranitar* | Fast Attack: Bite Charged Attack: Brutal Swing |
| Swampert* | Fast Attack: Water Gun Charged Attack: Hydro Cannon |
| Rhyperior | Fast Attack: Mud Slap Charged Attack: Smack Down |
| Gengar* | Fast Attack: Lick Charged Attack: Shadow Ball |
| Garchomp* | Fast Attack: Mud Shot Charged Attack: Earth Power |
| Primal Groudon | Fast Attack: Mud Shot Charged Attack: Earthquake |
Consider using the Mega form of any of the above Pokemon which have it as an option if you have enough Mega Energy to do so.
With the above knowledge, and a team chosen to best counter Hisuian Typhlosion, one should be able to take down a Hisuian Typhlosion. If you’re having trouble, consider teaming up with two or three other trainers, and you should be able to take one down in no time. Weather permitting, check out the latest Routes in your area too.
