Master League PvP guide
Arcanine (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Arcanine (Shadow) is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #221. Its recommended PvP moveset is Fire Fang with Wild Charge and Psychic Fangs.
Master League
#221
Viable pick
Type
Fire
Best Fast Move
Fire Fang
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,425
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT ARCANINE (SHADOW)
Is Arcanine (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Arcanine (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #221.
Arcanine (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #340.
Arcanine (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #745 | 68.1 | Bite, Wild Charge, Psychic Fangs |
| Ultra League | #340 | 77.5 | Fire Fang, Wild Charge, Psychic Fangs |
| Master LeagueBest | #221 | 60.2 | Fire Fang, Wild Charge, Psychic Fangs |
Best Moveset for Arcanine (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: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Arcanine (Shadow) is Fire Fang with Wild Charge and Psychic Fangs.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Arcanine (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
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: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Fast 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 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
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
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: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
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
Arcanine (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Fire Fang → Wild Charge
8 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Fire Fang → Psychic Fangs
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Arcanine (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Arcanine (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Arcanine (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Arcanine (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 Arcanine (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Arcanine (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Arcanine (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
38% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
165% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
74% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
80% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
89% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
73% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
68% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
35% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
119% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
42% HP
Ratings are shown from Arcanine (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Arcanine (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Arcanine (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Arcanine (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Arcanine (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Arcanine (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Arcanine (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Arcanine (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Arcanine (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Arcanine (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 1,498 | 18.5 | 1,713,116 |
| #2 | 1/13/15 | 1,500 | 18.5 | 1,711,103 | |
| #3 | 0/15/13 | 1,495 | 18.5 | 1,709,069 | |
| #4 | 0/15/14 | 1,498 | 18.5 | 1,709,069 | |
| #5 | 1/14/13 | 1,497 | 18.5 | 1,707,114 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,497 | 31.5 | 3,697,714 |
| #2 | 0/12/15 | 2,496 | 32 | 3,688,330 | |
| #3 | 0/13/14 | 2,497 | 32 | 3,686,572 | |
| #4 | 0/14/13 | 2,499 | 32 | 3,684,563 | |
| #5 | 1/11/15 | 2,500 | 32 | 3,683,766 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,425 | 50 | 5,752,751 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,411 | 50 | 5,728,980 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 3,417 | 50 | 5,721,823 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 3,415 | 50 | 5,720,968 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,397 | 50 | 5,705,208 |
Arcanine (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Arcanine (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Arcanine (Shadow) 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 18.5
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 130.4
- Defense
- 103.4
- HP
- 127
Ultra League
Arcanine (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 31.5
- CP
- 2,497
- Attack
- 168.2
- Defense
- 134.1
- HP
- 164
Master League
Arcanine (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,425
- Attack
- 203.4
- Defense
- 152.1
- HP
- 186
Arcanine (Shadow) Evolution
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Arcanine (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Arcanine (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Arcanine (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Fire Fang with Wild Charge and Psychic Fangs.
Is Arcanine (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Arcanine (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #221.
What counters Arcanine (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kyogre, Palkia (Origin) and Zekrom are among the strongest current counters to Arcanine (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Arcanine (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Arcanine (Shadow) is weak to Ground (1.6×), Rock (1.6×), Water (1.6×).