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Hariyama Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Hariyama is a Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #250. Its recommended PvP moveset is Force Palm with Upper Hand and Heavy Slam.

Master League

#250

Viable pick

Type

Fighting

Best Fast Move

Force Palm

Charged Moves

Upper HandHeavy Slam

Max CP

3,198

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT HARIYAMA

Is Hariyama Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Hariyama is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #250.

Hariyama is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #337 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #467.

Hariyama PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great League#46775.9Force Palm, Upper Hand, Heavy Slam
Ultra League#33777.6Force Palm, Upper Hand, Heavy Slam
Master LeagueBest#25058.0Force Palm, Upper Hand, Heavy Slam

Best Moveset for Hariyama in Pokémon GO PvP

Force Palm
fighting

Fast Move · STAB

DMG13Energy+10Turns3DPT4.33EPT3.33

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Upper Hand
fighting

Charged Move · STAB

DMG70Energy cost40

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Heavy Slam
steel

Charged Move

DMG70Energy cost50

Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water

The recommended PvP moveset for Hariyama is Force Palm with Upper Hand and Heavy Slam.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Hariyama in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Bullet Punch
steel

Fast Move

DMG7Energy+7Turns2DPT3.50EPT3.50

Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water

Counter
fighting

Fast Move · STAB

DMG8Energy+6Turns2DPT4.00EPT3.00

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Force PalmRecommended
fighting

Fast Move · STAB

DMG13Energy+10Turns3DPT4.33EPT3.33

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Charged Moves

Close Combat
fighting

Charged Move · STAB

DMG100Energy cost45

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Dynamic Punch
fighting

Charged Move · STAB

DMG90Energy cost45

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Heavy SlamRecommended
steel

Charged Move

DMG70Energy cost50

Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water

Superpower
fighting

Charged Move · STAB

DMG85Energy cost40

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Upper HandRecommended
fighting

Charged Move · STAB

DMG70Energy cost40

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Return
normal

Charged Move

DMG130Energy cost70

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Hariyama PvP Move Counts

Force Palm → Upper Hand

4 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

4444

Force Palm → Heavy Slam

5 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

5555

Hariyama Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Hariyama wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Hariyama Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Hariyama's Fighting typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • fairy1.6×
  • flying1.6×
  • psychic1.6×

Resistant to

  • bug0.625×
  • dark0.625×
  • rock0.625×

Best Counters to Hariyama in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Hariyama in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Hariyama's league HP.

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Geomancyfairy

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Close Combatfighting

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    50% HP

  • Moonblastfairy

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    87% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Aqua Tailwater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    38% HP

  • Spacial Renddragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    65% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Outragedragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    73% HP

  • Fusion Boltelectric

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    59% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Waterfallwater

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Avalancheice

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    49% HP

  • Origin Pulsewater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    85% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Metal Clawsteel

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Close Combatfighting

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    66% HP

  • Behemoth Bladesteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    79% HP

Ratings are shown from Hariyama's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Hariyama.

Best Teammates for Hariyama in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Hariyama should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.

Covers 4 of Hariyama's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Hariyama's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Hariyama's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Hariyama's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Hariyama's 5 hardest current matchups.

Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.

Best PvP IVs for Hariyama

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#10/14/131,497201,794,918
#20/14/141,500201,794,918
#30/13/151,496201,790,368
#40/15/101,496201,789,697
#50/15/111,498201,789,697
Ultra League#11/15/152,500363,876,642
#20/14/152,49836.53,873,137
#30/15/132,49936.53,871,400
#40/14/112,500373,870,260
#51/13/152,50036.53,861,265
Master League#115/15/153,198505,427,353
#215/15/143,193505,406,950
#314/15/153,184505,403,124
#415/15/133,188505,386,546
#515/14/153,186505,385,281

Hariyama Stats in Pokémon GO

Hariyama's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Hariyama 0/14/13 (Best IV)

Level
20
CP
1,497
Attack
124.9
Defense
76.5
HP
188

Ultra League

Hariyama 1/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
36
CP
2,500
Attack
161.2
Defense
99
HP
243

Master League

Hariyama 15/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
50
CP
3,198
Attack
188.2
Defense
108.4
HP
266

Hariyama Evolution

Hariyama

A Shadow form of Hariyama also exists in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon Similar to Hariyama in Pokémon GO PvP

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Hariyama Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is the best moveset for Hariyama in Pokémon GO PvP?

Hariyama's recommended PvP moveset is Force Palm with Upper Hand and Heavy Slam.

Is Hariyama good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Hariyama is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #250.

What counters Hariyama in Pokémon GO PvP?

Xerneas, Palkia (Origin) and Zekrom are among the strongest current counters to Hariyama in Master League.

What is Hariyama weak to in Pokémon GO?

Hariyama is weak to Fairy (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×).