Rapidash Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Rapidash in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Rapidash
Rapidash is a 3-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 40.727 DPS. Rapidash's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Rapidash 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: Rapidash is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Rapidash 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 Rapidash is Primal Kyogre (40.727 DPS), Primal Groudon (40.500 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (36.727 DPS).
Catching Rapidash: After defeating Rapidash, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1369 and 1441 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1703-1793 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Rapidash from raids will have exactly 1441 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 Rapidash?
The best counter for Rapidash is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 40.727 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (40.500 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (36.727 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Rapidash?
Rapidash 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 Rapidash weak to?
Rapidash is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Rapidash be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Rapidash's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Rapidash from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Rapidash from raids will have 1441 CP at level 20, or 1793 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1369. If you see 1441 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Rapidash worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Rapidash 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 Rapidash?
For the best moveset for Rapidash itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Rapidash 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 Rapidash without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Rapidash can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. 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 Rapidash in raids?
Rapidash is weather boosted during sunny weather. When boosted, Rapidash is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (1703-1793 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.