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Ultra League PvP guide

Rapidash (Galarian) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Rapidash (Galarian) is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #426. Its recommended PvP moveset is Fairy Wind with Body Slam and Wild Charge.

Ultra League

#426

Situational

Type

Psychic/Fairy

Best Fast Move

Fairy Wind

Charged Moves

Body SlamWild Charge

Max CP

2,782

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT RAPIDASH (GALARIAN)

Is Rapidash (Galarian) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Rapidash (Galarian) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #426.

Rapidash (Galarian) PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great League#54873.6Fairy Wind, Body Slam, Wild Charge
Ultra LeagueBest#42674.2Fairy Wind, Body Slam, Wild Charge

Best Moveset for Rapidash (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP

Fairy Wind
fairy

Fast Move · STAB

DMG4Energy+9Turns2DPT2.00EPT4.50

Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting

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

Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel

Body Slam
normal

Charged Move

DMG65Energy cost40

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

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Wild Charge
electric

Charged Move

DMG100Energy cost45

Strong vs: Flying, Water

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground

The recommended PvP moveset for Rapidash (Galarian) is Fairy Wind with Body Slam and Wild Charge.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Rapidash (Galarian) in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Fairy WindRecommended
fairy

Fast Move · STAB

DMG4Energy+9Turns2DPT2.00EPT4.50

Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting

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

Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel

Low Kick
fighting

Fast Move

DMG6Energy+8Turns2DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Psycho Cut
psychic

Fast Move · STAB

DMG4Energy+9Turns2DPT2.00EPT4.50

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

Body SlamRecommended
normal

Charged Move

DMG65Energy cost40

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

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

High Horsepower
ground

Charged Move

DMG100Energy cost55

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Megahorn
bug

Charged Move

DMG110Energy cost55

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

Play Rough
fairy

Charged Move · STAB

DMG90Energy cost60

Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting

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

Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel

Psychic
psychic

Charged Move · STAB

DMG75Energy cost55

Strong vs: Fighting, Poison

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

Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel

Wild ChargeRecommended
electric

Charged Move

DMG100Energy cost45

Strong vs: Flying, Water

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground

Rapidash (Galarian) PvP Move Counts

Fairy Wind → Body Slam

5 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

5454

Fairy Wind → Wild Charge

5 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

5555

Rapidash (Galarian) Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Rapidash (Galarian) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Rapidash (Galarian) Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Rapidash (Galarian)'s Psychic/Fairy typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • ghost1.6×
  • poison1.6×
  • steel1.6×

Resistant to

  • dragon0.391×
  • fighting0.391×
  • psychic0.625×

Best Counters to Rapidash (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Rapidash (Galarian) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Rapidash (Galarian)'s league HP.

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Fairy Windfairy

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Gigaton Hammersteel

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    110% HP

  • Bulldozeground

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    35% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Metal Soundsteel

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Hydro Cannonwater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    49% HP

  • Drill Peckflying

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    36% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Sand Attackground

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Air Cutterflying

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    31% HP

  • Iron Headsteel

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    70% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Psywavepsychic

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Body Slamnormal

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    34% HP

  • Earthquakeground

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    52% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Fairy Windfairy

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Chilling Waterwater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    29% HP

  • Disarming Voicefairy

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    41% HP

Ratings are shown from Rapidash (Galarian)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Rapidash (Galarian).

Best Teammates for Rapidash (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Rapidash (Galarian) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.

Covers 5 of Rapidash (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 5 of Rapidash (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Rapidash (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 5 of Rapidash (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Rapidash (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.

Best PvP IVs for Rapidash (Galarian)

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#10/13/151,499231,694,958
#20/14/141,499231,689,690
#30/12/151,495231,685,272
#40/15/121,495231,684,253
#50/15/131,499231,684,253
Ultra League#10/15/142,495473,643,512
#21/14/142,500473,640,429
#31/15/152,49946.53,639,000
#41/15/132,500473,636,037
#52/15/152,496463,634,275

Rapidash (Galarian) Stats in Pokémon GO

Rapidash (Galarian)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Rapidash (Galarian) 0/13/15 (Best IV)

Level
23
CP
1,499
Attack
132.6
Defense
112.1
HP
114

Ultra League

Rapidash (Galarian) 0/15/14 (Best IV)

Level
47
CP
2,495
Attack
170.8
Defense
146.1
HP
146

Rapidash (Galarian) Evolution

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Rapidash (Galarian) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is the best moveset for Rapidash (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP?

Rapidash (Galarian)'s recommended PvP moveset is Fairy Wind with Body Slam and Wild Charge.

Is Rapidash (Galarian) good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Rapidash (Galarian) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #426.

What counters Rapidash (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP?

Tinkaton, Empoleon and Corviknight are among the strongest current counters to Rapidash (Galarian) in Ultra League.

What is Rapidash (Galarian) weak to in Pokémon GO?

Rapidash (Galarian) is weak to Ghost (1.6×), Poison (1.6×), Steel (1.6×).