Master League PvP guide
Archeops (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Archeops (Shadow) is a Rock/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #297. Its recommended PvP moveset is Wing Attack with Ancient Power and Crunch.
Master League
#297
Situational
Type
Rock/Flying
Best Fast Move
Wing Attack
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,766
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT ARCHEOPS (SHADOW)
Is Archeops (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Archeops (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #297.
Archeops (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #991 | 58.3 | Wing Attack, Ancient Power, Crunch |
| Ultra League | #753 | 58.5 | Wing Attack, Ancient Power, Crunch |
| Master LeagueBest | #297 | 53.2 | Wing Attack, Ancient Power, Crunch |
Best Moveset for Archeops (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
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
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
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
The recommended PvP moveset for Archeops (Shadow) is Wing Attack with Ancient Power and Crunch.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Archeops (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Fast Move · STAB
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 Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
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
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Archeops (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Wing Attack → Ancient Power
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Wing Attack → Crunch
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Archeops (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Archeops (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Archeops (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Archeops (Shadow)'s Rock/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- ice1.6×
- rock1.6×
- steel1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.625×
- fire0.625×
- 0.625×
- ground0.625×
- normal0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Archeops (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Archeops (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Archeops (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
107% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
206% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Super Effective
127% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
220% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
98% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
106% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
159% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
144% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
82% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
88% HP
Ratings are shown from Archeops (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Archeops (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Archeops (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Archeops (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Archeops (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Archeops (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Archeops (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Archeops (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Archeops (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 Archeops (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 1,498 | 16.5 | 1,408,351 |
| #2 | 2/14/15 | 1,499 | 16.5 | 1,403,982 | |
| #3 | 0/15/15 | 1,493 | 16.5 | 1,403,545 | |
| #4 | 2/15/13 | 1,496 | 16.5 | 1,399,826 | |
| #5 | 2/15/14 | 1,500 | 16.5 | 1,399,826 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 2,498 | 27.5 | 3,033,740 |
| #2 | 2/14/15 | 2,498 | 27.5 | 3,024,327 | |
| #3 | 0/15/15 | 2,489 | 27.5 | 3,023,386 | |
| #4 | 2/15/14 | 2,500 | 27.5 | 3,021,875 | |
| #5 | 0/12/13 | 2,497 | 28 | 3,018,401 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,766 | 50 | 5,474,843 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,753 | 50 | 5,457,010 | |
| #3 | 15/15/13 | 3,746 | 50 | 5,441,460 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,756 | 50 | 5,441,460 | |
| #5 | 15/14/15 | 3,753 | 50 | 5,439,292 |
Archeops (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Archeops (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Archeops (Shadow) 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 16.5
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 159
- Defense
- 83.6
- HP
- 106
Ultra League
Archeops (Shadow) 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 27.5
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 205.3
- Defense
- 107.9
- HP
- 137
Master League
Archeops (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,766
- Attack
- 258
- Defense
- 129.4
- HP
- 164
Archeops (Shadow) Evolution
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Archeops (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Archeops (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Archeops (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Wing Attack with Ancient Power and Crunch.
Is Archeops (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Archeops (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #297.
What counters Archeops (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zacian (Crowned Sword), Kyogre and Palkia (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Archeops (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Archeops (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Archeops (Shadow) is weak to Electric (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Rock (1.6×), Steel (1.6×), Water (1.6×).