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Master League PvP guide

Rampardos Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Rampardos is a Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #404. Its recommended PvP moveset is Smack Down with Rock Slide and Flamethrower.

Master League

#404

Situational

Type

Rock

Best Fast Move

Smack Down

Charged Moves

Rock SlideFlamethrower

Max CP

3,728

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT RAMPARDOS

Is Rampardos Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Rampardos is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #404.

Rampardos PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great League#110548.3Smack Down, Rock Slide, Flamethrower
Ultra League#84540.6Smack Down, Rock Slide, Flamethrower
Master LeagueBest#40433.7Smack Down, Rock Slide, Flamethrower

Best Moveset for Rampardos in Pokémon GO PvP

Smack Down
rock

Fast Move · STAB

DMG11Energy+8Turns3DPT3.67EPT2.67

Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel

Rock Slide
rock

Charged Move · STAB

DMG75Energy cost45

Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel

Flamethrower
fire

Charged Move

DMG90Energy cost55

Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water

The recommended PvP moveset for Rampardos is Smack Down with Rock Slide and Flamethrower.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Rampardos in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Smack DownRecommended
rock

Fast Move · STAB

DMG11Energy+8Turns3DPT3.67EPT2.67

Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel

Zen Headbutt
psychic

Fast Move

DMG8Energy+6Turns3DPT2.67EPT2.00

Strong vs: Fighting, Poison

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel

Charged Moves

FlamethrowerRecommended
fire

Charged Move

DMG90Energy cost55

Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water

Outrage
dragon

Charged Move

DMG110Energy cost60

Strong vs: Dragon

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Steel

Rock SlideRecommended
rock

Charged Move · STAB

DMG75Energy cost45

Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel

Return
normal

Charged Move

DMG130Energy cost70

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Rampardos PvP Move Counts

Smack Down → Rock Slide

6 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

6656

Smack Down → Flamethrower

7 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

7777

Rampardos Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Rampardos wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Rampardos Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Rampardos's Rock typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • fighting1.6×
  • grass1.6×
  • ground1.6×
  • steel1.6×
  • water1.6×

Resistant to

  • fire0.625×
  • flying0.625×
  • normal0.625×
  • poison0.625×

Best Counters to Rampardos in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Rampardos in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Rampardos's league HP.

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Metal Clawsteel

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Close Combatfighting

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    149% HP

  • Behemoth Bladesteel

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    179% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Roar of Timedragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    137% HP

  • Iron Headsteel

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    124% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Waterfallwater

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Avalancheice

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    69% HP

  • Origin Pulsewater

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    190% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Aqua Tailwater

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    85% HP

  • Spacial Renddragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    92% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Geomancyfairy

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Close Combatfighting

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    114% HP

  • Moonblastfairy

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    77% HP

Ratings are shown from Rampardos's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Rampardos.

Best Teammates for Rampardos in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Rampardos should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.

Covers 4 of Rampardos's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Rampardos's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Rampardos's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Rampardos's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Rampardos'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 Rampardos

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#11/14/81,500171,380,649
#21/13/101,500171,380,379
#30/15/71,498171,376,074
#40/14/81,495171,375,984
#50/14/91,498171,375,984
Ultra League#10/14/152,500282,991,628
#20/15/122,494282,979,394
#30/15/132,500282,979,394
#41/13/152,499282,977,365
#50/14/142,495282,973,497
Master League#115/15/153,728505,319,958
#214/15/153,716505,302,797
#315/15/143,720505,292,815
#413/15/153,704505,285,635
#515/14/153,713505,277,055

Rampardos Stats in Pokémon GO

Rampardos's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Rampardos 1/14/8 (Best IV)

Level
17
CP
1,500
Attack
163
Defense
67.7
HP
125

Ultra League

Rampardos 0/14/15 (Best IV)

Level
28
CP
2,500
Attack
208.5
Defense
86.9
HP
165

Master League

Rampardos 15/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
50
CP
3,728
Attack
260.5
Defense
104.2
HP
196

Rampardos Evolution

Rampardos

A Shadow form of Rampardos also exists in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon Similar to Rampardos in Pokémon GO PvP

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Rampardos Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is the best moveset for Rampardos in Pokémon GO PvP?

Rampardos's recommended PvP moveset is Smack Down with Rock Slide and Flamethrower.

Is Rampardos good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Rampardos is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #404.

What counters Rampardos in Pokémon GO PvP?

Zacian (Crowned Sword), Dialga (Origin) and Kyogre are among the strongest current counters to Rampardos in Master League.

What is Rampardos weak to in Pokémon GO?

Rampardos is weak to Fighting (1.6×), Grass (1.6×), Ground (1.6×), Steel (1.6×), Water (1.6×).