Flapple Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Flapple in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Flapple
Flapple is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Dragon typing. The best counter is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 60.095 DPS.
Flapple can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Flapple is weak to Ice (double weak!), Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Water-type moves as Flapple resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Flapple is Kyurem (White) (60.095 DPS), Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (58.571 DPS), and Shadow Weavile (56.667 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Flapple: After defeating Flapple, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1371 and 1444 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1706-1796 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Flapple from raids will have exactly 1444 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Flapple?
The best counter for Flapple is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 60.095 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (58.571 DPS) and Shadow Weavile (56.667 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Flapple?
Flapple can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Flapple weak to?
Flapple is weak to Ice (double weak), Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Water, Ground-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Flapple be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Flapple's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Flapple from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Flapple from raids will have 1444 CP at level 20, or 1796 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1371. If you see 1444 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Flapple worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Flapple is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Flapple?
For the best moveset for Flapple itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Flapple stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Flapple without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Flapple can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kyurem (White) (60.095 DPS) and Eternatus (51.778 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Flapple in raids?
Weather boost information for Flapple is not currently available. Grass-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.