Ultra League PvP guide
Rapidash (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Rapidash (Shadow) is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #130. Its recommended PvP moveset is Incinerate with Wild Charge and Drill Run.
Ultra League
#130
Viable pick
Type
Fire
Best Fast Move
Incinerate
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,782
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT RAPIDASH (SHADOW)
Is Rapidash (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Rapidash (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #130.
Rapidash (Shadow) is also a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #202.
Rapidash (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #202 | 82.7 | Incinerate, Drill Run, Wild Charge |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #130 | 84.8 | Incinerate, Wild Charge, Drill Run |
Best Moveset for Rapidash (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
The recommended PvP moveset for Rapidash (Shadow) is Incinerate with Wild Charge and Drill Run.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Rapidash (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move
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 (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Incinerate → Wild Charge
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Incinerate → Drill Run
2 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Rapidash (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Rapidash (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Empoleon858
- Virizion603
- Florges562
- Corviknight562
- Tinkaton558
Difficult Matchups
- Jellicent135
- Feraligatr179
- Mimikyu288
- Snorlax467
Rapidash (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Rapidash (Shadow)'s Fire typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ground1.6×
- rock1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- fire0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Rapidash (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Rapidash (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Rapidash (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Hexghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Surfwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
77% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
92% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Resisted
34% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
74% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
41% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
101% HP
Ratings are shown from Rapidash (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Rapidash (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Rapidash (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Rapidash (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Rapidash (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Rapidash (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Rapidash (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Rapidash (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Rapidash (Shadow)'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 (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 1,499 | 23 | 1,694,958 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 1,499 | 23 | 1,689,690 | |
| #3 | 0/12/15 | 1,495 | 23 | 1,685,272 | |
| #4 | 0/15/12 | 1,495 | 23 | 1,684,253 | |
| #5 | 0/15/13 | 1,499 | 23 | 1,684,253 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 2,495 | 47 | 3,643,512 |
| #2 | 1/14/14 | 2,500 | 47 | 3,640,429 | |
| #3 | 1/15/15 | 2,499 | 46.5 | 3,639,000 | |
| #4 | 1/15/13 | 2,500 | 47 | 3,636,037 | |
| #5 | 2/15/15 | 2,496 | 46 | 3,634,275 |
Rapidash (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Rapidash (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Rapidash (Shadow) 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 132.6
- Defense
- 112.1
- HP
- 114
Ultra League
Rapidash (Shadow) 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 47
- CP
- 2,495
- Attack
- 170.8
- Defense
- 146.1
- HP
- 146
Rapidash (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Rapidash (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Rapidash (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Rapidash (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Rapidash (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Incinerate with Wild Charge and Drill Run.
Is Rapidash (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Rapidash (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #130.
What counters Rapidash (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Jellicent, Feraligatr and Zygarde (Complete Forme) are among the strongest current counters to Rapidash (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Rapidash (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Rapidash (Shadow) is weak to Ground (1.6×), Rock (1.6×), Water (1.6×).