Master League PvP guide
Hydrapple Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Hydrapple is a Grass/Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #228. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Seed Bomb and Outrage.
Master League
#228
Viable pick
Type
Grass/Dragon
Best Fast Move
Dragon Tail
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,656
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT HYDRAPPLE
Is Hydrapple Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Hydrapple is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #228.
Hydrapple is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #464.
Hydrapple PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #659 | 71.0 | Dragon Tail, Seed Bomb, Outrage |
| Ultra League | #464 | 73.2 | Dragon Tail, Seed Bomb, Outrage |
| Master LeagueBest | #228 | 59.8 | Dragon Tail, Seed Bomb, Outrage |
Best Moveset for Hydrapple in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Hydrapple is Dragon Tail with Seed Bomb and Outrage.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Hydrapple in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Hydrapple PvP Move Counts
Dragon Tail → Seed Bomb
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Tail → Outrage
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Hydrapple Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Hydrapple wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Hydrapple Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Hydrapple's Grass/Dragon typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ice2.56×
- bug1.6×
- dragon1.6×
- fairy1.6×
- 1.6×
- poison1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.391×
- grass0.391×
- water0.391×
- ground0.625×
Best Counters to Hydrapple in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Hydrapple in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Hydrapple's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
127% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
71% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
64% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Resisted
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Super Effective
101% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Resisted
27% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Resisted
12% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
85% HP
Ratings are shown from Hydrapple's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Hydrapple.
Best Teammates for Hydrapple in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Hydrapple should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Hydrapple's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Hydrapple's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Hydrapple's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Hydrapple's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Hydrapple's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Hydrapple
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/12 | 1,499 | 17.5 | 1,861,758 |
| #2 | 0/15/11 | 1,499 | 17.5 | 1,857,508 | |
| #3 | 0/12/14 | 1,497 | 17.5 | 1,856,496 | |
| #4 | 0/12/15 | 1,500 | 17.5 | 1,856,496 | |
| #5 | 1/11/14 | 1,500 | 17.5 | 1,855,672 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 2,500 | 29 | 4,022,005 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 2,494 | 29 | 4,001,995 | |
| #3 | 0/14/15 | 2,499 | 29 | 4,001,995 | |
| #4 | 1/13/14 | 2,499 | 29 | 4,000,420 | |
| #5 | 0/15/13 | 2,495 | 29 | 3,999,536 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,656 | 50 | 6,884,875 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,640 | 50 | 6,855,070 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 3,649 | 50 | 6,852,090 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 3,647 | 50 | 6,850,622 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,624 | 50 | 6,825,266 |
Hydrapple Stats in Pokémon GO
Hydrapple's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Hydrapple 0/14/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 17.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 120.7
- Defense
- 111.8
- HP
- 138
Ultra League
Hydrapple 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 29
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 155.4
- Defense
- 144.6
- HP
- 179
Master League
Hydrapple 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,656
- Attack
- 194.1
- Defense
- 168.9
- HP
- 210
Hydrapple Evolution
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Hydrapple Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Hydrapple in Pokémon GO PvP?
Hydrapple's recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Seed Bomb and Outrage.
Is Hydrapple good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Hydrapple is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #228.
What counters Hydrapple in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dialga (Origin), Xerneas and Zacian (Crowned Sword) are among the strongest current counters to Hydrapple in Master League.
What is Hydrapple weak to in Pokémon GO?
Hydrapple is weak to Ice (2.56×), Bug (1.6×), Dragon (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Poison (1.6×).