Is Hatenna good in Pokemon GO?

Not on its own, but Hatterene is B-tier for Max Battle attacker, so a good copy is worth evolving.

Is Hatenna a good raid attacker?

Hatenna ranks #231 of 248 psychic attackers with 4.7 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.

Should I evolve Hatenna?

Hatterene is B-tier for Max Battle attacker. Evolve the copy with the best IVs for that role and transfer spare Hatenna for candy.

Can Hatenna be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes. Shiny Hatenna is available from photobomb, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.

#856 · Generation 8

Hatenna

psychic

Max CP (L40 / L50): 861 / 974
Raid catch CP (L20 / L25): 492 / 615
Research CP (L15): 369
Buddy distance: 5 km
2nd charged move: 50,000 dust · 50 candy

Shiny
Shadow
Tradable
Mega
Dynamax

Situational

Hatenna does little on its own, but Hatterene has a niche. Keep one good-IV copy to evolve.

Battle roles

No ranked PvP or raid role.

Worth evolving into

Hatterene
B Max Battle attacker (dynamax)

Collection value

Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.

Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.

Base stats

Attack98

Defense93

Stamina123

Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.

Weak to

bug×1.6
dark×1.6
ghost×1.6

Resists

fighting×0.625
psychic×0.625

Evolution line

Hatenna
→25 candyHattrem
→100 candyHatterene

→ Hattrem: 25 candy

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

Not ranked in any PvPoke league (usually because the CP or stats do not fit, or it is unreleased).

Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)

Hatenna can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.

Max Moves

psychicMax Mindstormfrom Confusion250 / 300 / 350 power
fairyMax Starfallfrom Charm250 / 300 / 350 power
Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP

Max Battle roles

Below the tier thresholds as a Max Battle attacker, tank, or healer.

Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.

Raid attacker rankings

Attacking type	Tier	Rank	DPS	TDO	Best moves
fairy	–	#164 / 184	4.5	31	Confusion · Dazzling Gleam
psychic	–	#231 / 248	4.7	33	Confusion · Psychic

Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.

Moves

Fast move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	DPS	PvP power	PvP energy	Speed
ConfusionSTAB	psychic	19	+14	1.5s	12.7	16	+14	4 turns
Charm	fairy	20	+11	1.5s	13.3	12	+8	3 turns

Charged move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	Dmg/energy	PvP power	PvP energy	Effects
PsyshockSTAB	psychic	60	-33	2.5s	1.82	70	-40
PsychicSTAB	psychic	95	-50	3.0s	1.90	75	-55	10% chance: -1 foe Def
Dazzling Gleam	fairy	100	-50	3.5s	2.00	90	-55

Questions people ask

Is Hatenna good in Pokemon GO?: Not on its own, but Hatterene is B-tier for Max Battle attacker, so a good copy is worth evolving.
Should I keep or transfer Hatenna?: Hatenna does little on its own, but Hatterene has a niche. Keep one good-IV copy to evolve.
Is Hatenna a good raid attacker?: Hatenna ranks #231 of 248 psychic attackers with 4.7 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
Should I evolve Hatenna?: Hatterene is B-tier for Max Battle attacker. Evolve the copy with the best IVs for that role and transfer spare Hatenna for candy.
Can Hatenna be shiny in Pokemon GO?: Yes. Shiny Hatenna is available from photobomb, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.

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Verdict: Situational