Pokémon Go Hoopa Unbound guide for the best Movesets and Counters


Hoopa Libero falls into the category of double type in Pokémon Go. It is a Psychic and Dark Pokemon and its main counters are the Beetle and Fairy moves. Hoopa has alternate forms, in its default form it is Hoopa Confined after using the Prison Bottle it transforms into Hoopa Freed. The Pokemon is light purple in color and is bipedal with six arms.

Hoopa Freed in Pokémon Go

This dual-type Pokémon is an Elite Raid Boss and is only available on Elite Raid weekends. Type of bug Pokemon and Type of fairy Pokemon are the best types to fight Hoopa Unbound. During a fight it is recommended to have a group of five coaches with a series of perfect counter moves.

Moveset Hoopa Unbound

Hoopa Unbound’s best moves are Confusion And Psychic. This combination of moves has the best DPS score. While attacking and defending, Hoopa Unbound’s Confusion move has 15 DPS and the Psychic move has 38.6 DPS.

Pokemon GO Hoopa Free
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The best counters for Hoopa Unbound in Pokémon Go

Here is the list of the best counter against Hoopa Unbound in Pokémon Go.

  • Scizor (Mega): Fury Cutter / X-Scissors
  • Beedrill (Mega): Bug Bite Bug / X-Scissor
  • Pheromose: Bug Bite Bug / Bug Buzz
  • Vikavolt: Bug Bite Bug / X-Scissor
  • Yanmega: Bug Bite Bug / Bug Buzz
  • Genesect (dose): Fury Cutter Bug / X-Scissor
  • Genesect (normal): Fury Cutter Bug / X-Scissor
  • Genesect (burns): Fury Cutter Bug / X-Scissor
  • Absol (Mega): Dark growl / Megacorn
  • Pinsignore: Bug Bite / X-Scissor
  • Scyther: Fury Cutter / Bug Buzz
  • I accelerate: Infestation / Bug Buzz
  • Scizor: Fury Cutter / X-Scissor
  • Excavator: Insect bite / Megacorn
  • Golisopode: Fury Cutter / X-Scissor
  • Durant: Bug Bite / X-Scissor
  • Galvantola: Fury Cutter / Bug Buzz
  • Heracross: Battle Bug / Mega Horn
  • Leavanny: Bug Bite / X-Scissor
  • Scolipede: Insect bite / Megacorn
  • Charizard (Mega Y): Rotation of fire / Explosive burn
  • Cartana: Razor Leaf Grass / X-Scissor
  • Venomoth: Bug Bite / Bug Buzz
  • Gengar (Mega): Lick / Shadow Ball
  • Buzzwole: Poison Jab / Fell Stinger
  • Alakazam (Mega): Against / Dazzling Glow
  • Ninjask: Fury Cutter / Bug Buzz
  • Blastoise (Mega): Water Gun / Hydro Cannon
  • Crust: Fury Cutter Bug / X-Scissor
  • Samurott: Furrier / Megacorn
  • Xurkitree: Lightning / Dazzling glow
  • Without butter: Bug Bite / Bug Buzz
  • Lazio (Mega): Dragon’s Breath / Dragon’s Claw
  • Altaria (Mega): Dragon’s Breath / Dazzling Glow
  • Mothim: Bug Bite / Bug Buzz
Hoopa Unbound Pokemon GO
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Remember to use these moves effectively against Hoopa Libero. Also, keep in mind that Pokemon can surprise you with two ghost-type moves Astonish and Shadow Ball, so be careful.

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