Quick summary
Species: Hatterene (Gigantamax)
Type: Psychic / Fairy
Primary weaknesses: Poison, Ghost, Steel
Recommended lobby: 15-20 trainers
Gigantamax Hatterene is a Psychic/Fairy-type powerhouse in Pokémon GO raids. Its massive G-Max form amplifies psychic attacks, making it a tricky opponent for many trainers. Choosing the right counters is key to surviving its magical onslaught.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Best Gigantamax Counters Dynamax & Support Picks Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsOverview
Hatterene’s Gigantamax form amplifies its Psychic/Fairy toolkit and HP pool. Expect charged Psychic and Fairy moves (Psyshock/Psychic, Dazzling Gleam/Moonblast) and possibly coverage such as Shadow Ball or Thunderbolt in special events. Gigantamax HP changes the optimal approach from "burst and swap" to "sustained pressure + efficient shield usage." For raids, your best approach is to maximize super-effective hits (Dark, Ghost) while including solid neutral tanks to soak occasional heavy Psychic nukes.
Weakness & Typing
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Poison •
 Ghost •
 Steel
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| Resists |
 Psychic •
 Dragon •
 Fighting
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| Notes | Gigantamax bosses often use Max Moves — these can be powerful, sometimes buffing or changing battlefield conditions. Expect higher HP and potentially team-wide effects. |
Pro tip: Ghost and Poison Pokémon hit hardest. Avoid relying on Psychic or Dragon moves—they’re resisted.
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Gengar (Sucker Punch / G-Max Terror)
- Copperajah (Tackle / G-Max Steelsurge)
- Melmetal (Thunder Shock / G-Max Meltdown)
Dynamax-type Counters
- Zacian (Metal Claw / Behemoth Blade)
- Gengar (Shadow Claw / Max Phantasm)
- Excadrill (Metal Claw / Max Steelspike)
- Metagross (Bullet Punch / Max Steelspike)
Best Gigantamax Counters for Gigantamax Hatterene
Gigantamax Hatterene is Psychic/Fairy-type raid boss. It is weak to Poison , Steel and Fairy moves. During Max Battles, your goal is to maximize Steel-type Gigantamax damage during the Max Phase.
🥇 Tier 1 — Optimal Steel Gigantamax Counters
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
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| Gigantamax Copperajah | Tackle, Rock Smash | G-Max Steelsurge | Dig, Iron Head, Play Rough, Heavy Slam | - | Rock Smash(17) and G-Max Steelsurge(350) |
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| Gigantamax Melmetal | Thunder Shock | G-Max Meltdown | Hyper Beam, Flash Cannon, Rock Slide, Thunderbolt, Superpower | Double Iron Bash | Thunder Shock(4) and G-Max Meltdown(350) |
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🥈 Ghost & Poison Alternatives
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
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| Gigantamax Garbodor | Infestation, Take Down | G-Max Malodar | Seed Bomb, Gunk Shot, Body Slam, Acid Spray | - | Infestation(9) and G-Max Malodar(350) |
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| Gigantamax Gengar | Sucker Punch, Shadow Claw, Hex | G-Max Terror | Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Focus Blast, Drain Punch | Lick, Dark Pulse, Shadow Punch, Sludge Wave, Psychic | Hex(8) and G-Max Terror(350) |
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🥈 Tier 2 — Secondary Alternatives
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
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| Gigantamax Inteleon | Pound, Water Gun | G-Max Hydrosnipe | Shadow Ball, Water Pulse, Surf | - | Pound(6) and G-Max Hydrosnipe(350) |
| Gigantamax Kingler | Metal Claw, Bubble | G-Max Foam Burst | Vise Grip, X-Scissor, Water Pulse, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot | Bubble(10) and G-Max Foam Burst(350) |
| Gigantamax Cinderace | Tackle, Fire Spin | G-Max Fireball | Flamethrower, Flame Charge, Focus Blast | - | Fire Spin(13) and G-Max Fireball(350) |
| Gigantamax Rillaboom | Razor Leaf, Scratch | G-Max Drum Solo | Grass Knot, Energy Ball, Earth Power | - | Razor Leaf(13) and G-Max Drum Solo(350) |
| Gigantamax Hatterene | Psycho Cut, Confusion, Charm | G-Max Smite | Psyshock, Dazzling Gleam, Psychic, Power Whip | - | Charm(20) and G-Max Smite(350) |
| Gigantamax Grimmsnarl | Bite, Sucker Punch, Low Kick | G-Max Snooze | Dark Pulse, Play Rough, Foul Play, Power Up Punch | - | Bite(6) and G-Max Snooze(350) |
| Gigantamax Toxtricity | Spark, Poison Jab, Acid | G-Max Stun Shock | Discharge, Wild Charge, Acid Spray, Power Up Punch | - | Poison Jab(13) and G-Max Stun Shock(350) |
| Gigantamax Charizard | Air Slash, Fire Spin | G-Max Wildfire | Overheat, Fire Blast, Dragon Claw | Dragon Breath, Ember, Wing Attack, Flamethrower, Blast Burn | Fire Spin(13) and G-Max Wildfire(350) |
| Gigantamax Centiskorch | Bug Bite, Ember | G-Max Centiferno | Crunch, Lunge, Heat Wave, Bug Buzz | - | Ember(10) and G-Max Centiferno(350) |
| Gigantamax Flapple | Dragon Breath, Bullet Seed | G-Max Tartness | Seed Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Outrage, Fly | - | Bullet Seed(7) and G-Max Tartness(350) |
| Gigantamax Drednaw | Bite, Waterfall | G-Max Stonesurge | Body Slam, Rock Blast, Crunch, Surf | - | Waterfall(13) and G-Max Stonesurge(350) |
| Gigantamax Alcremie | Tackle, Charm | G-Max Finale | Psyshock, Dazzling Gleam, Energy Ball | - | Charm(20) and G-Max Finale(350) |
Best Dynamax Counters for Gigantamax Hatterene
🥇 Tier 1 — Elite Steel Attackers
| Pokémon | Dynamax Moves | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | |
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| Dynamax Metagross | Max Mindstorm, Max Flutterby, Max Steelspike | Zen Headbutt, Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter | Flash Cannon, Psychic, Earthquake | Meteor Mash | |
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| Dynamax Excadrill | Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Mud Slap, Mud Shot | Rock Slide, Earthquake, Drill Run, Iron Head, Scorching Sands | - | |
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🥈 Tier 2 — Secondary Alternatives
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamax Gengar | Max Darkness, Max Phantasm | Sucker Punch, Hex, Shadow Claw | Focus Blast, Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Drain Punch, Shadow Punch | Lick, Psychic, Dark Pulse, Sludge Wave | |
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| Dynamax Haunter | Max Phantasm | Astonish, Shadow Claw, Lick | Dark Pulse, Shadow Punch, Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball, Ice Punch | - | |
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| Dynamax Gastly | Max Phantasm, Max Darkness | Lick, Astonish, Sucker Punch | Dark Pulse, Sludge Bomb, Night Shade, Ominous Wind | - | |
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| Dynamax Toxtricity | Max Lightning, Max Ooze | Acid, Spark, Poison Jab | Acid Spray, Discharge, Wild Charge, Power-Up Punch | - | |
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🥈 Tier 2 — Secondary Alternatives
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
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| Zacian | Behemoth Blade | Metal Claw, Air Slash | Play Rough, Giga Impact, Close Combat | - | |
| Zamazenta | Behemoth Bash | Metal Claw, Ice Fang | Moonblast, Giga Impact, Close Combat | - | |
| Dynamax Duraludon | Max Wyrmwind, Max Steelspike | Dragon Tail, Metal Claw | Flash Cannon, Dragon Claw, Hyper Beam | - | |
| Dynamax Toxtricity | Max Lightning, Max Ooze | Acid, Spark, Poison Jab | Acid Spray, Discharge, Wild Charge, Power-Up Punch | - | |
| Dynamax Machamp | Max Knuckle, Max Steelspike | Bullet Punch, Counter | Heavy Slam, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, Rock Slide, Cross Chop | Karate Chop, Stone Edge, Submission, Payback | |
| Dynamax Ho-Oh | Max MindStorm, Max Strike, Max Flare, Max Guard, Max Spirit, Max Steelspike | Extrasensory, Steel Wing, Hidden Power, Incinerate | Brave Bird, Fire Blast, Solar Beam | Earthquake, Sacred Fire | |
| Dynamax Kingler | Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Bubble | Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot | |
| Dynamax Unfezant | Max Airstream, Max Steelspike | Air Slash, Steel Wing | Heat Wave, Hyper Beam, Sky Attack | - | |
| Dynamax Corviknight | Max Airstream, Max Steelspike, Max Quake | Steel Wing, Air Slash, Sand Attack | Sky Attack, Payback | Air Cutter, Iron Head |
Moves & Threats
Hatterene common fast moves are Psycho Cut or Confusion or Charm. Charged moves include Psyshock or Dazzling Gleam or Psychic and Power Whip. G-Max Smite not only delivers heavy damage but also leaves a damaging area for a short time — timing your swaps and using at least one bulky support reduces wipe risk.
Pro tip: Dazzling Gleam – high Fairy damage. Psychic – strong STAB coverage
Pro tip: Prioritize dodging Dazzling Gleam to survive longer in raids.
Weather Effects
Windy weather : boosts Psychic moves. Cloudy weather : boosts Fairy attackers. Snowy weather : boosts Steel moves. Foggy weather : boosts Ghost attackers.
Battle Tips
- Lead with Ghost or Poison Pokémon for max damage.
- Steel-types are good for sustained DPS
- Watch out for Hatterene’s Dazzling Gleam and Psychic combination.
Size
Recommended: 15–20 trainers for comfortable clears with mixed player levels. With many Gigantamax / Dynamax counters, 10–14 can work. Under 8 trainers should be attempted only if all participants are high-level and coordinated with ideal counters and Dynamax/G-Max boosts.
Rewards
Reasons include Pokédex entry, strong Psychic / Fairy attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.
Max Battle Strategy
- Lead with bulky Steel-types to build Max energy safely.
- Coordinate Max activations during shield windows.
- Ghost-types provide burst damage but require good timing.
- Avoid Dragon-type attackers due to Fairy resistance.
- Steel-type teams provide the safest overall approach.
FAQ
What is Gigantamax Hatterene type and weakness?
Hatterene is a Psychic / Fairy type. It is weak to Poison, Ghost, Steel.
What are good counters for G-Max Smite?
Strong poison and steel attackers such as Gigantamax Gengar, Gigantamax Copperajah, Gigantamax Melmetal, Dynamax Metagross, Dynamax Excadrill.
Can Gigantamax Hatterene be shiny?
Yes, but in certain events.
Is Gigantamax Hatterene catchable after the raid?
Yes — standard raid catch mechanics apply.
Does weather change move sets?
Windy weather boosts Psychic moves, while Cloudy weather powers up Fairy attacks. Snowy weather gives a boost to your Steel counters, and Foggy weather can aid Ghost-types.
Does Hatterene keep G-Max Smite?
No — it’s exclusive to Gigantamax raids.
Conclusion
Gigantamax Hatterene is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Psychic/Fairy combo is predictable, but the G-Max residual damage forces teams to plan for survivability, not just pure DPS. Prioritize Poison and Steel Gigantamax picks, add Dynamax support for sustained windows, and include at least one high-TDO tank if your lobby is smaller. With the counters and tactics above, you’ll clear Hatterene efficiently and maximize your rewards.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Gigantamax Gengar Raid Guide, Gigantamax Copperajah Raid Guide, Gigantamax Melmetal Raid Guide
Summary
- Lead with Ghost or Poison Pokémon
- Dodge Dazzling Gleam and Psychic
- Avoid relying on resisted moves
- Take advantage of weather boosts