Hydrapple Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,656, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Hydrapple good in Pokemon GO?

Hydrapple has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 3,656 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Hydrapple in Pokemon GO?

Hydrapple has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Hydrapple's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Hydrapple is a Grass/Dragon-type Pokemon weak to Ice, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Poison-type moves in Pokemon GO. It is double weak to Ice-type attacks, taking over 200% damage from these types. When battling against Hydrapple, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Hydrapple resists Electric, Grass, Water, Ground-type moves.

Q: What is Hydrapple's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Hydrapple's maximum CP is 3,656 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,234 at level 40. Its base stats are 216 Attack, 186 Defense, and 235 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 637. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Hydrapple?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Hydrapple has 1848 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2310 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 3,656 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Hydrapple showing 1848 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Hydrapple in Pokemon GO?

Hydrapple can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, and trading with other trainers. Walking Hydrapple as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.

Q: Can Hydrapple be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Hydrapple availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Dragon Tail Outrage

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Outrage costs 50 energy for 110 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Hydrapple takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ice2.56× Bug1.6× Dragon1.6× Fairy1.6× Flying1.6× Poison1.6×

Resists

Electric0.39× Grass0.39× Water0.39× Ground0.625×

Base stats

Attack 216

Defense 186

Stamina 235

Stat total: 637
Buddy distance: 5.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,848 CP

Editor's notes

Hydrapple is a Grass/Dragon-type Pokémon (#1019, Generation 9) that caps at 3,656 CP at level 50, built on 216/186/235 base stats — a fairly balanced stat spread.

Defensively, it takes extra damage from Ice, Bug and Dragon and resists Electric, Grass and Water — worth remembering when you field it or plan a team around beating it.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Hydrapple is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Hydrapple moves

3 fast · 3 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Bullet Seed STAB	Grass	7	13	1.0s	7	13
Dragon Tail Best STAB	Dragon	14	8	1.0s	14	8
Rollout	Rock	15	19	1.5s	10	12.7

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Dragon Pulse STAB	Dragon	90	50	3.5s	25.7	1.80
Outrage Best STAB	Dragon	110	50	4.0s	27.5	2.20
Seed Bomb STAB	Grass	55	33	2.0s	27.5	1.67

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Bullet Seed	Grass	5	13	2	2.50	6.50
Dragon Tail	Dragon	9	12	2	4.50	6.00
Rollout	Rock	7	13	2	3.50	6.50

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Dragon Pulse	Dragon	90	55	1.64	—
Outrage	Dragon	110	60	1.83	—
Seed Bomb	Grass	55	40	1.38	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Tail (14 DPS); Bullet Seed builds energy fastest (13 EPS).

Evolution

Applin

200 Candy Other Evolution Stone Maple B

Flapple 200 Candy Other Evolution Stone Maple A

Appletun 200 Candy Other Evolution Stone Maple C

Dipplin

400 Candy

Hydrapple

Family

Applin

Flapple

Appletun

Dipplin

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Raids

Not in raids

Status: Hydrapple is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Hydrapple

1

Kyurem (White) Ice FangBlizzard 46.5DPS 1,014TDO 2

Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard)Shadow Ice FangAvalanche 45.4DPS 490TDO 3

Shadow WeavileShadow Ice ShardAvalanche 44.0DPS 523TDO 4

Shadow MamoswineShadow Powder SnowAvalanche 41.4DPS 594TDO 5

Eternatus Dragon Tail482 40.1DPS 1,004TDO 6

Kyurem (Black) Dragon TailBlizzard 39.5DPS 862TDO

Counters carrying Ice, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Poison moves deal the most damage.

How to get Hydrapple

Evolve from: Dipplin · 400 Candy
Trading: Can be traded between trainers

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	82	2,795
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	82	3,026
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,811	1,894
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,253	2,356
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,811	1,894
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,369	1,432
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,811	1,894

Is Hydrapple good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Hydrapple has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Bulk-leaning spread (186 Defense / 235 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	45
Lv 2	143
Lv 3	240
Lv 4	338
Lv 5	436
Lv 6	533
Lv 7	631
Lv 8	729
Lv 9	826
Lv 10	924
Lv 11	1,016
Lv 12	1,109
Lv 13	1,201

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,293
Lv 15	1,386
Lv 16	1,478
Lv 17	1,570
Lv 18	1,663
Lv 19	1,755
Lv 20	1,848
Lv 21	1,940
Lv 22	2,032
Lv 23	2,125
Lv 24	2,217
Lv 25	2,310
Lv 26	2,402

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,495
Lv 28	2,587
Lv 29	2,679
Lv 30	2,772
Lv 31	2,818
Lv 32	2,864
Lv 33	2,910
Lv 34	2,957
Lv 35	3,003
Lv 36	3,049
Lv 37	3,095
Lv 38	3,141
Lv 39	3,187

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,234
Lv 41	3,275
Lv 42	3,316
Lv 43	3,358
Lv 44	3,399
Lv 45	3,442
Lv 46	3,484
Lv 47	3,526
Lv 48	3,569
Lv 49	3,612
Lv 50	3,656

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #1019
Height: 1.80 m
Weight: 93.00 kg
Family forms: 5 released forms
Game ID: V1019_POKEMON_HYDRAPPLE

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Hydrapple in Pokemon GO?

Hydrapple's best moveset is Dragon Tail (fast) with Outrage (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Hydrapple's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Hydrapple takes super effective damage from Ice, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Poison-type moves. It is double weak to Ice (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Electric, Grass, Water, Ground, so avoid those types against it.

What is Hydrapple's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Hydrapple reaches 3,656 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,234 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

What CP is a 100% IV Hydrapple?

A perfect 15/15/15 Hydrapple shows 1,848 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,310 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.

How do you get Hydrapple in Pokemon GO?

Evolve it from Dipplin (400 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.

Can Hydrapple be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Hydrapple depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.

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