Hisuian Lilligant Makes Grand Debut in Pokémon GO Raids with Shiny Form Release

Otatso.uk Gaming News – July 12, 2025

Pokémon GO trainers worldwide are in for a treat today as Hisuian Lilligant makes its highly anticipated debut in three-star raids. Running from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time, this special Raid Day event marks not only the first appearance of the Grass/Fighting-type Pokémon in the mobile game but also the release of its coveted shiny form with boosted encounter rates.

Table of Contents

• Event Details and Bonuses
• Battle Strategy: Exploiting the Double Weakness
• Top Counter Recommendations
• Catch Details and IV Ranges
• Shiny Form and Design Appeal
• Competitive Viability and Moveset
• Cultural Background and Design Inspiration
• Raid Day Tips for Success
• Looking Ahead

Event Details and Bonuses

The Hisuian Lilligant Raid Day brings several exciting bonuses for trainers:

• Up to six free Raid Passes available from spinning Gym Photo Discs
• Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20 for the event duration
• Increased shiny encounter rates for Hisuian Lilligant
• Special paid ticket ($4.99) offering extra Raid Passes, boosted XP, Stardust, and Rare Candy XL for high-level trainers

Battle Strategy: Exploiting the Double Weakness

What makes this raid particularly exciting for trainers is Hisuian Lilligant’s exploitable double weakness to Flying-type attacks. With stats of 214 Attack, 155 Defense, and 172 HP, this Tier 3 boss is surprisingly manageable—even soloable for well-prepared trainers.

Type Matchups:

• Double weak to: Flying-type attacks (4× damage)
• Weak to: Fairy, Fire, Ice, Poison, and Psychic-type attacks
• Resistant to: Dark, Electric, Grass, Ground, Rock, and Water-type attacks

Top Counter Recommendations

Mega Evolution Powerhouses:

• Mega Rayquaza stands as the undisputed champion, with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent making quick work of the raid boss
• Mega Pidgeot with Gust and Brave Bird serves as an excellent alternative

Shadow and Regular Counters:

• Shadow Staraptor (Gust/Fly)
• Shadow Moltres (Wing Attack/Sky Attack)
• Rayquaza (Air Slash/Dragon Ascent)
• Yveltal (Gust/Oblivion Wing)
• Therian Tornadus (Gust/Bleakwind Storm)

The “six Rayquaza strategy” has proven particularly effective, with trainers reporting consistent solo victories using this approach.

Catch Details and IV Ranges

Successful raiders can expect the following CP ranges when catching Hisuian Lilligant:

• Standard catch range: 1,364 to 1,435 CP
• Weather boosted (Sunny/Cloudy): 1,705 to 1,794 CP
• Perfect IV (100%): 1,435 CP (1,794 CP when weather boosted)

Shiny Form and Design Appeal

The shiny variant of Hisuian Lilligant offers a striking visual transformation. While the regular form features elegant green tones with pink accents reminiscent of ballet dancers, the shiny version swaps these for a sophisticated white and orange palette. This color scheme maintains consistency with the broader Lilligant evolution line while offering collectors a truly distinctive addition to their Pokédex.

Competitive Viability and Moveset

Despite its elegant appearance, Hisuian Lilligant’s current moveset limits its competitive potential. The Pokémon can learn:

Fast Moves:

• Bullet Seed (Grass)
• Magical Leaf (Grass)

Charged Moves:

• Close Combat (Fighting)
• Petal Blizzard (Grass)
• Solar Beam (Grass)
• Upper Hand (Fighting)

The recommended moveset combines Magical Leaf with Solar Beam and Upper Hand, though trainers should note that Hisuian Lilligant lacks the bulk and speed needed for high-level PvP competition.

Cultural Background and Design Inspiration

Hisuian Lilligant’s design draws heavily from traditional Japanese culture and ballet, with its dancer-like movements and elegant posture. The Pokémon’s signature move, Victory Dance, reflects this artistic inspiration. Interestingly, the design also connects to botanical history, as the Allium genus (containing onions, garlic, and leeks) was historically classified within the lily family, providing a clever scientific foundation for the Pokémon’s evolution.

Raid Day Tips for Success

For Solo Attempts:

• Prioritize Flying-type attackers with strong movesets
• Weather-boosted raids hit harder but offer higher CP catches
• Use Golden Razz Berries and aim for Excellent throws

For Group Raids:

• Three trainers should easily clear the raid
• Four or more trainers make for a guaranteed victory
• Focus on Flying-type coverage even in groups

Looking Ahead

While Hisuian Lilligant may not dominate the competitive meta immediately, future move updates could significantly improve its viability. For now, trainers are encouraged to participate in today’s event for the shiny hunting opportunity and to add this elegant Pokémon to their collection.

The Hisuian Lilligant Raid Day represents another successful addition to Pokémon GO’s growing roster of regional variants, offering both casual and dedicated players an engaging challenge with meaningful rewards. With its relatively easy solo potential and guaranteed shiny availability, today’s event promises to be a memorable one for trainers worldwide.

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