Best Dragapult counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Dragapult in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Dragapult counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.

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Best Dragapult counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Outrage	48.83	838.66	5	85.9s	99.4
2	Mega Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	39.44	1358.71	3	103.4s	95.6
3	Shadow Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	40.71	905.96	4	89.0s	88.4
4	Mega Gengar	Lick *	Shadow Ball	46.50	599.95	7	90.3s	88.1
5	Shadow Salamence	Dragon Tail	Outrage *	45.93	513.93	8	89.5s	84.0
6	Mega Gardevoir	Charm	Dazzling Gleam	38.36	876.05	5	114.2s	83.9
7	Mega Salamence	Dragon Tail	Outrage *	39.78	767.88	5	96.5s	83.4
8	Shadow Garchomp	Dragon Tail	Outrage	42.88	598.48	7	97.7s	82.9
9	Shadow Dragonite	Dragon Tail	Outrage	42.69	537.85	7	88.2s	80.4
10	Primal Groudon	Dragon Tail	Precipice Blades *	34.19	963.97	4	112.8s	78.8
11	Mega Latios	Dragon Breath	Dragon Claw	40.33	574.92	7	99.8s	78.4
12	Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball	42.85	472.79	8	88.3s	78.1
13	Shadow Mamoswine	Powder Snow	Avalanche	39.36	591.79	7	105.2s	77.5
14	Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball *	40.47	542.49	7	93.8s	77.4
15	Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Avalanche	38.99	569.13	7	102.2s	76.2
16	Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	33.45	888.39	5	132.8s	75.9
17	Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play	35.60	728.28	5	102.3s	75.7
18	Mega Latias	Dragon Breath	Outrage	36.27	627.10	6	103.8s	74.0
19	Shadow Latios	Dragon Breath	Dragon Claw	40.93	433.52	9	95.3s	73.8
20	Mega Gyarados	Bite	Outrage	31.44	942.78	4	119.9s	73.6

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Dragapult in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Dragapult down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

This table displays a list of best Dragapult counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.

The top-ranked Dragapult counter is Mega Rayquaza, followed by Mega Tyranitar, Shadow Tyranitar, and Mega Gengar. The table also includes Shadow Salamence, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Salamence, and Shadow Garchomp, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Dragapult type chart

When fighting Dragapult, keep in mind the following that Dragon and Ghost-type Pokémon are weak to Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, and Ice type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Electric, Fire, Grass, Poison, Water, Fighting, and Normal type moves.

Weaknesses

Dark	160.0%
Dragon	160.0%
Fairy	160.0%
Ghost	160.0%
Ice	160.0%

Resistances

Fighting	39.1%
Normal	39.1%
Bug	62.5%
Electric	62.5%
Fire	62.5%
Grass	62.5%
Poison	62.5%
Water	62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.