Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Hawlucha

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Hawlucha.

FightingFlying
Hawlucha Pokémon sprite

Hawlucha

#0701

Quick answer

Hawlucha is best pressured by Electric, Ice, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Electric×2Ice×2Flying×2Psychic×2

Top weaknesses (5)

Electric×2Ice×2Flying×2Psychic×2Fairy×2

Type matchup table

Electric type iconElectric2x
Ice type iconIce2x
Flying type iconFlying2x
Psychic type iconPsychic2x
Fairy type iconFairy2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Water type iconWater1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Bug type iconBug0.25x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Fighting type iconFighting0.5x
Dark type iconDark0.5x
Ground type iconGround0x

Recommended practical counters

Salamence Pokémon sprite

Salamence

#0373

Best overallBulky switch-inFast pressure
DragonFlying
  • Deals 2x damage with Flying-type attacks
  • Has STAB Flying-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Fighting 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeFlying×2

Safe into Fighting 0.5x

135 offense · 100 Speed

Dragonite Pokémon sprite

Dragonite

#0149

Bulky switch-inStrong physical attacker
DragonFlying
  • Deals 2x damage with Flying-type attacks
  • Has STAB Flying-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Fighting 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFlying×2

Safe into Fighting 0.5x

134 offense · 80 Speed

Togekiss Pokémon sprite

Togekiss

#0468

Bulky switch-inStrong special attacker
FairyFlying
  • Deals 2x damage with Flying-type attacks
  • Has STAB Flying-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Fighting 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFlying×2

Safe into Fighting 0.25x

120 offense · 80 Speed

Metagross Pokémon sprite

Metagross

#0376

Bulky switch-inStrong physical attacker
SteelPsychic
  • Deals 2x damage with Psychic-type attacks
  • Has STAB Psychic-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Flying 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typePsychic×2

Safe into Flying 0.5x

135 offense · 70 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Electric×2Ice×2Flying×2Psychic×2Fairy×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Electric type pageIce type pageFlying type pagePsychic type pageFairy type page

Counter notes for Hawlucha

  • Hawlucha is a Fighting / Flying Pokémon with 118 base Speed and stronger physical attack (92 Attack). Electric, Ice, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Hawlucha has several 2x weaknesses rather than a single 4x weakness, so the best counters are the ones that can hit it super-effectively while also reducing the risk from Fighting / Flying STAB.
  • Known abilities include Limber, Unburden, and Mold Breaker. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Fighting / Flying unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Hawlucha has alternate forms in the National Dex, but this page focuses on the standard Fighting / Flying matchup.

What not to use

Ground×0Bug×0.25Grass×0.5Fighting×0.5Dark×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Hawlucha weakness chartHawlucha PokédexFighting / Flying countersElectric type pageIce type pageFlying type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Hawlucha?

Hawlucha is best countered by Pokémon that can use Electric, Ice, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Fighting / Flying STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Hawlucha?

Electric, Ice, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy are the strongest attacking types against Hawlucha, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Hawlucha super-effectively?

Hawlucha has 5 super-effective attacking options: Electric, Ice, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Fighting / Flying STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Hawlucha counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Hawlucha?

Avoid relying on Ground, Bug, Grass, Fighting, and Dark attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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