Rapidash (Galarian) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Rapidash (Galarian) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Rapidash (Galarian)
Rapidash (Galarian) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic/Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 40.800 DPS.
Rapidash (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) is weak to Ghost, Poison, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Rapidash (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) is Mega Gengar (40.800 DPS), Mega Lucario (37.200 DPS), and Shadow Metagross (37.067 DPS).
Catching Rapidash (Galarian): After defeating Rapidash (Galarian), 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 (Galarian) 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 (Galarian)?
The best counter for Rapidash (Galarian) is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 40.800 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (37.200 DPS) and Shadow Metagross (37.067 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Rapidash (Galarian)?
Rapidash (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) weak to?
Rapidash (Galarian) is weak to Ghost, Poison, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Rapidash (Galarian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Rapidash (Galarian)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Rapidash (Galarian) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Rapidash (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Rapidash (Galarian) 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 (Galarian)?
For the best moveset for Rapidash (Galarian) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Rapidash (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Rapidash (Galarian) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (34.714 DPS) and Deoxys (Attack) (32.452 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 Rapidash (Galarian) in raids?
Weather boost information for Rapidash (Galarian) is not currently available. Psychic-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.