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Hundo CP Values
⚔️
Raids
Lv. 20
1,767 - 1,848 CP
🌤️
Raids (WB)
Lv. 25
2,209 - 2,310 CP
⭐
Max CP
Lv. 50
3,666 CP
🥚
Eggs
Lv. 20
1,767 - 1,848 CP
🔬
Research
Lv. 15
1,325 - 1,386 CP
Hydrapple Pokemon GO
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Hydrapple

#1019 · Paldea
GrassDragon
☁️ Sunny Boost

Base Stats

Attack 216
Defense 186
Stamina 235
Total: 637

Pokémon Info

Max CP3,700
GenerationPaldea (Gen 9)
Buddy Distance5km
Released✅ Yes
Shiny❌ No
Shadow❌ No

About Hydrapple

Hydrapple is a Grass/Dragon-type Pokémon from Paldea (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,700 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Hydrapple has base stats of 216 Attack, 186 Defense, and 235 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 637.

With its high max CP, Hydrapple is a strong contender in Master League PvP and a powerful raid attacker.

In Sunny weather, Hydrapple receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Hydrapple is 5km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

⚡ Fast Attacks

MoveTypePowerEnergyDPSEPSPvP DPTPvP EPT
Bullet Seed-------
Dragon Tail STABDragon15+913.6---
Rollout-------

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

MoveTypePowerEnergyDPSPvP PwrPvP Nrg
Dragon Pulse STABDragon90-60-90-60
Outrage STABDragon110-50-110-60
Seed Bomb STABGrass55-33-55-40

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Hydrapple takes increased damage from these types:

Ice 2.56×
Poison 1.6×
Flying 1.6×
Bug 1.6×
Dragon 1.6×
Fairy 1.6×

Resistances

Hydrapple takes reduced damage from these types:

Water 0.391×
Electric 0.391×
Grass 0.391×
Ground 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Hydrapple

Top Pokémon to use when battling Hydrapple in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#PokémonTypeATKDEFSTAMax CP
1 Pheromosa Bug Fighting316851743,251
2 Archeops Rock Flying2921391813,811
3 Rayquaza Dragon Flying2841702134,387
4 Haxorus Dragon2841721834,110
5 Palkia Water Dragon2802151894,565
6 Eternatus Poison Dragon2781922685,067
7 Salamence Dragon Flying2771682164,289
8 Dialga Steel Dragon2752112054,620
9 Reshiram Dragon Fire2752112054,620
10 Zekrom Dragon Electric2752112054,620

🏆 Hydrapple PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#ATKDEFSTALvCP
141514171,494
241515171,497
351414171,497
451415171,500
561314171,500
60410181,500
7085181,500
851512171,495
951513171,498
100114181,500

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#ATKDEFSTALvCP
101514292,500
201414292,494
301415292,499
411314292,499
501513292,495
601314292,488
701315292,493
811214292,493
911215292,498
1001413292,489

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Hydrapple IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVsWild L30Research L15Raid L20WB L25Max L40L50
100% (15/15/15)2,7721,3861,8482,3103,2343,666
98% (15/15/14)2,7661,3831,8442,3053,2273,659
96% (15/14/15)2,7651,3821,8432,3043,2263,657
93% (14/14/14)2,7471,3731,8312,2893,2053,634
91% (15/13/13)2,7471,3731,8312,2893,2053,634
87% (13/13/13)2,7231,3611,8152,2693,1773,602
82% (12/12/12)2,6991,3491,7992,2493,1493,570
80% (10/15/15)2,7121,3561,8082,2603,1643,587
67% (10/10/10)2,6511,3251,7672,2093,0933,507
0% (0/0/0)2,4171,2081,6112,0142,8203,197

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Hydrapple with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)3,666 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)3,234 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)1,767 - 1,848 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)2,209 - 2,310 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)1,767 - 1,848 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)1,325 - 1,386 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Hydrapple with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

LvMax CPLvMax CP
145263,234
23,234273,234
33,234283,234
43,234293,234
5436302,772
63,234313,234
73,234323,234
83,234333,234
93,234343,234
10924353,003
113,234363,234
123,234373,234
133,234383,234
143,234393,234
151,386403,234
163,234413,234
173,234423,234
183,234433,234
193,234443,234
201,848453,459
213,234463,234
223,234473,234
233,234483,234
243,234493,234
252,310503,666

📖 Complete Hydrapple Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Hydrapple (#1019) is a Grass/Dragon-type Pokémon from the Paldea region (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,700 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Hydrapple is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Hydrapple in 2026.

📊 Hydrapple Stats Analysis

Hydrapple's Attack stat is 216 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Hydrapple a strong damage dealer.

With 186 Defense (Excellent) and 235 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 637. This gives Hydrapple reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Grass-type Pokémon, Hydrapple's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Hydrapple Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Hydrapple depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Bullet Seed (Fast) with Dragon Pulse (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Hydrapple has 3 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Hydrapple PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Hydrapple can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Grass/Dragon typing provides useful matchups against Water, Electric, Grass-type threats while being weak to Ice, Poison, Flying types.

Master League

With 3,666 CP at Level 50, Hydrapple is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.

💪 Hydrapple Raid Guide & Counters

Hydrapple appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Ice, Poison, Flying-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Hydrapple at Level 20 (1,767 - 1,848 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,209 - 2,310 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,848 CP.

🎯 How to Get Hydrapple in Pokémon GO

Hydrapple can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Hydrapple Evolution Guide

Hydrapple is part of a 5-stage evolution family:

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Hydrapple in Pokémon GO

Shiny Hydrapple is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Hydrapple gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,209 - 2,310 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

  • Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
  • Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
  • Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
  • Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Hydrapple

Q: What is Hydrapple's max CP?
A: 3,666 CP at Level 50, or 3,234 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Hydrapple good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.

Q: Can Hydrapple be shiny?
A: Not yet — stay tuned for future releases.

Q: What is Hydrapple weak to?
A: Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Bullet Seed + Dragon Pulse for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Grass Grass-Type Dragon Dragon-Type 🗺️ Paldea 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.

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