Ultra League PvP guide
Abomasnow (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Abomasnow (Shadow) is a Grass/Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #134. Its recommended PvP moveset is Powder Snow with Weather Ball (Ice) and Energy Ball.
Ultra League
#134
Viable pick
Type
Grass/Ice
Best Fast Move
Powder Snow
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,670
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT ABOMASNOW (SHADOW)
Is Abomasnow (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Abomasnow (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #134.
Abomasnow (Shadow) is also a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #178.
Abomasnow (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #178 | 83.5 | Powder Snow, Weather Ball (Ice), Energy Ball |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #134 | 84.6 | Powder Snow, Weather Ball (Ice), Energy Ball |
Best Moveset for Abomasnow (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Abomasnow (Shadow) is Powder Snow with Weather Ball (Ice) and Energy Ball.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Abomasnow (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Abomasnow (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Powder Snow → Weather Ball (Ice)
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Powder Snow → Energy Ball
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Abomasnow (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Abomasnow (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Feraligatr691
- Florges653
- Snorlax590
- Jellicent579
Difficult Matchups
- Empoleon98
- Skeledirge102
- Tinkaton224
- Corviknight484
- Virizion487
Abomasnow (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Abomasnow (Shadow)'s Grass/Ice typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fire2.56×
- bug1.6×
- fighting1.6×
- 1.6×
- poison1.6×
- rock1.6×
- steel1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ground0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Abomasnow (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Abomasnow (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Abomasnow (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Resisted
29% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Super Effective
54% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Incineratefire
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Torch Songfire
Charged Move
Super Effective
99% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
103% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
21% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Resisted
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Super Effective
47% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
66% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Resisted
23% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
50% HP
Ratings are shown from Abomasnow (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Abomasnow (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Abomasnow (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Abomasnow (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Abomasnow (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Abomasnow (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Abomasnow (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Abomasnow (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Abomasnow (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 Abomasnow (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,494 | 24 | 1,912,353 |
| #2 | 1/14/15 | 1,498 | 24 | 1,911,980 | |
| #3 | 0/15/8 | 1,500 | 24.5 | 1,911,813 | |
| #4 | 1/15/14 | 1,499 | 24 | 1,909,833 | |
| #5 | 0/10/14 | 1,499 | 24.5 | 1,908,856 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 3/15/14 | 2,499 | 50 | 4,090,394 |
| #2 | 2/15/15 | 2,490 | 50 | 4,089,783 | |
| #3 | 3/14/15 | 2,497 | 50 | 4,088,732 | |
| #4 | 4/15/14 | 2,497 | 49.5 | 4,088,592 | |
| #5 | 4/15/11 | 2,495 | 50 | 4,068,528 |
Abomasnow (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Abomasnow (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Abomasnow (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24
- CP
- 1,494
- Attack
- 116.5
- Defense
- 113.2
- HP
- 145
Ultra League
Abomasnow (Shadow) 3/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 152.1
- Defense
- 145.4
- HP
- 185
Abomasnow (Shadow) Evolution
Shadow Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO. You have to purify Abomasnow (Shadow) first, and the purified Pokémon can then Mega Evolve into Abomasnow (Mega). Purifying removes the Shadow attack bonus, so the Mega form never keeps Shadow stats.
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Abomasnow (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Abomasnow (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Abomasnow (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Powder Snow with Weather Ball (Ice) and Energy Ball.
Is Abomasnow (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Abomasnow (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #134.
What counters Abomasnow (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Empoleon, Skeledirge and Tinkaton are among the strongest current counters to Abomasnow (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Abomasnow (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Abomasnow (Shadow) is weak to Fire (2.56×), Bug (1.6×), Fighting (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Poison (1.6×), Rock (1.6×), Steel (1.6×).