Ultra League PvP guide
Ambipom (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Ambipom (Shadow) is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #646. Its recommended PvP moveset is Scratch with Aerial Ace and Low Sweep.
Ultra League
#646
Niche
Type
Normal
Best Fast Move
Scratch
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,733
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT AMBIPOM (SHADOW)
Is Ambipom (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ambipom (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #646.
Ambipom (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #815 | 65.4 | Scratch, Aerial Ace, Low Sweep |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #646 | 65.6 | Scratch, Aerial Ace, Low Sweep |
Best Moveset for Ambipom (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged 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
The recommended PvP moveset for Ambipom (Shadow) is Scratch with Aerial Ace and Low Sweep.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Ambipom (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged 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
Ambipom (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Scratch → Aerial Ace
12 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Scratch → Low Sweep
10 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Ambipom (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Ambipom (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Bisharp865
- Feraligatr587
- Venusaur559
Difficult Matchups
- Tinkaton230
- Corviknight323
- Empoleon386
- Florges444
Ambipom (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Ambipom (Shadow)'s Normal typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting1.6×
Resistant to
- ghost0.391×
Best Counters to Ambipom (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Ambipom (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Ambipom (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
82% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
53% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
Ratings are shown from Ambipom (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Ambipom (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Ambipom (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Ambipom (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Ambipom (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Ambipom (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Ambipom (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Ambipom (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Ambipom (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 Ambipom (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/14 | 1,499 | 23.5 | 1,689,807 |
| #2 | 0/14/13 | 1,500 | 23.5 | 1,687,142 | |
| #3 | 0/15/11 | 1,497 | 23.5 | 1,684,305 | |
| #4 | 1/14/11 | 1,499 | 23.5 | 1,681,809 | |
| #5 | 0/12/14 | 1,494 | 23.5 | 1,678,975 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 2,495 | 48.5 | 3,639,245 |
| #2 | 0/14/15 | 2,494 | 48.5 | 3,638,534 | |
| #3 | 0/15/12 | 2,497 | 49 | 3,638,495 | |
| #4 | 0/14/13 | 2,496 | 49 | 3,637,923 | |
| #5 | 0/15/10 | 2,499 | 49.5 | 3,637,605 |
Ambipom (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Ambipom (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Ambipom (Shadow) 0/13/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 132.8
- Defense
- 101
- HP
- 126
Ultra League
Ambipom (Shadow) 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 48.5
- CP
- 2,495
- Attack
- 170.7
- Defense
- 131.6
- HP
- 162
Ambipom (Shadow) Evolution
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More PoGoCoach tools
Ambipom (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Ambipom (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ambipom (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Scratch with Aerial Ace and Low Sweep.
Is Ambipom (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ambipom (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #646.
What counters Ambipom (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tinkaton, Corviknight and Zygarde (Complete Forme) are among the strongest current counters to Ambipom (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Ambipom (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Ambipom (Shadow) is weak to Fighting (1.6×).