Hydrapple Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Hydrapple in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Hydrapple
Hydrapple is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Dragon typing. The best counter is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 46.476 DPS.
Hydrapple 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: Hydrapple is weak to Ice (double weak!), Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Water-type moves as Hydrapple 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 Hydrapple is Kyurem (White) (46.476 DPS), Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (45.429 DPS), and Shadow Weavile (44.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Hydrapple: After defeating Hydrapple, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1811 and 1894 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2253-2356 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Hydrapple from raids will have exactly 1894 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 Hydrapple?
The best counter for Hydrapple is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 46.476 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (45.429 DPS) and Shadow Weavile (44.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Hydrapple?
Hydrapple 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 Hydrapple weak to?
Hydrapple 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 Hydrapple be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Hydrapple's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Hydrapple from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Hydrapple from raids will have 1894 CP at level 20, or 2356 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1811. If you see 1894 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Hydrapple worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Hydrapple 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 Hydrapple?
For the best moveset for Hydrapple itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Hydrapple 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 Hydrapple without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Hydrapple can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kyurem (White) (46.476 DPS) and Eternatus (40.138 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 Hydrapple in raids?
Weather boost information for Hydrapple 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.