Hisuian Braviary is returning to Pokemon Go as a Raid Boss, so we’ve put together a list of the best counters to help you take advantage of its weaknesses and defeat it.
Hisiuian Braviary made its debut during the Hisuian Discoveries event back in July 2022, and it’s making a rare (and unexpected) return to 3-Star Raid Battles in November 2022.
Catching this regional Pokemon won’t be easy, though, as you’ll need to defeat it first. To help you out, we’ve got details of its weaknesses and the best counters to use right here.
Hisuian Braviary weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Hisuian Braviary is a Flying/Psychic-type Pokemon, which means it’s weak against Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, and Rock-type attacks. Focus on Pokemon with these types when battling it in a Raid.
It’s also important to know Hisuian Braviary’s resistances: Avoid using Fighting, Grass, Ground, or Psychic-type attacks or Pokemon wherever possible as they won’t do much damage at all.
Hisuian Braviary counters in Pokemon Go
Here are some of the best counters to use against Hisuian Braviary in Pokemon Go:
| Pokemon | Fast Move | Charged Move |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Gengar | Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball |
| Mega Manectric | Thunder Fang | Wild Charge |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Wild Charge |
| Hydreigon | Bite | Brutal Swing |
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide |
| Weavile | Snarl | Avalanche |
| Rhyperior | Smack Down | Rock Wrecker |
| Chandelure | Hex | Shadow Ball |
| Electivire | Thunder Shock | Wild Charge |
| Mamoswine | Powder Snow | Avalanche |
While the Pokemon listed above represent the best of the best counters, don’t worry if you don’t have any of them, simply focus on your strongest creatures that can target Hisuian Braviary’s weaknesses.
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How to catch Hisuian Braviary in Pokemon Go
The only way to add Hisuian Braviary to your collection in Pokemon Go is to first defeat it in a Raid Battle. Once you do this, you’ll be given a limited amount of Premier Balls in an attempt to catch it.
It’s not guaranteed that you’ll be able to capture it, as Raid Bosses usually have a very low catch rate, but you can increase your chances by using Pinap Berries and landing Excellent Curveball Throws.
Hisuian Braviary will be appearing in 3-Star Raids on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for just one day. It’s unknown when it will return to the game again, so catch it while you can!
That’s everything you need to know about Hisuian Braviary weaknesses and counters! Check out some other Pokemon Go guides below:
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