Rampardos Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Rampardos in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Rampardos
Rampardos is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 64.750 DPS.
Rampardos 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: Rampardos is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Flying, Normal-type moves as Rampardos 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 Rampardos is Mega Blaziken (64.750 DPS), Mega Lucario (64.333 DPS), and Primal Kyogre (59.939 DPS).
Catching Rampardos: After defeating Rampardos, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1841 and 1931 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2291-2402 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Rampardos from raids will have exactly 1931 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 Rampardos?
The best counter for Rampardos is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 64.750 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (64.333 DPS) and Primal Kyogre (59.939 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Rampardos?
Rampardos 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 Rampardos weak to?
Rampardos is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type attacks. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Rampardos be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Rampardos's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Rampardos from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Rampardos from raids will have 1931 CP at level 20, or 2402 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1841. If you see 1931 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Rampardos worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Rampardos 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 Rampardos?
For the best moveset for Rampardos itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Rampardos 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 Rampardos without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Rampardos can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (51.727 DPS) and Kartana (51.333 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 Rampardos in raids?
Weather boost information for Rampardos is not currently available. Rock-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.