Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Hawlucha
Say it: HA-wlu-cha
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Hawlucha is the Wrestling Pokémon — Fighting and Flying. In Pokémon GO it is a Fighting/Flying attacker with Flying Press. Fighting helps against Normal, Rock, Steel, Ice, and Dark; Flying helps against Fighting, Bug, and Grass. Electric, Ice, Psychic, and Fairy punish it. Catch Hawlucha from the wild, eggs, or events.
Say it: HA-wlu-cha
Hawlucha (#701) is a Fighting / Flying Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a niche Fighting/Flying attacker with Low Kick / Poison Jab + Flying Press / Aerial Ace / Power-Up Punch / X-Scissor. Against Hawlucha, lead with Electric, Ice, Psychic, or Fairy. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Hawlucha is a Fighting / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0701. Use the Fighting/Flying type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Low Kick + Flying Press is the signature kit; Power-Up Punch is PvP bait. Low priority versus stronger Fighting. Shadow Hawlucha is a novelty — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Fighting moves hit Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel hard.
- Flying moves hit Grass, Fighting, and Bug hard.
When Hawlucha is your opponent, Electric, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 195
- Defense
- 153
- Stamina
- 186
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Hawlucha’s always-available TM pool. Low Kick + Flying Press covers Fighting/Flying needs.
Fast
- Low Kick · Standard
Fighting energy / default
- Poison Jab · Standard
Poison energy
Charged
- Flying Press · Standard
Fighting / Flying nuke
- Aerial Ace · Standard
Flying alternate
- Power-Up Punch · Standard
Fighting / bait
- X-Scissor · Standard
Bug coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- low kick
- poison jab
Charged
- flying press
- aerial ace
- x scissor
- power up punch
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #114 of 954 · CP 1480
Low Kick + Flying Press
- Ultra League · rank #72 of 747 · CP 2487
Low Kick + Flying Press
- Master League · rank #202 of 1023 · CP 2724
Low Kick + Flying Press
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.