Master League PvP guide
Armaldo (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Armaldo (Shadow) is a Rock/Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #349. Its recommended PvP moveset is Fury Cutter with Rock Blast and Cross Poison.
Master League
#349
Situational
Type
Rock/Bug
Best Fast Move
Fury Cutter
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,220
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT ARMALDO (SHADOW)
Is Armaldo (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Armaldo (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #349.
Armaldo (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #626 | 71.7 | Fury Cutter, Rock Blast, Liquidation |
| Ultra League | #607 | 67.3 | Fury Cutter, Rock Blast, Liquidation |
| Master LeagueBest | #349 | 47.2 | Fury Cutter, Rock Blast, Cross Poison |
Best Moveset for Armaldo (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, 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: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Armaldo (Shadow) is Fury Cutter with Rock Blast and Cross Poison.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Armaldo (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
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: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Armaldo (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Fury Cutter → Rock Blast
10 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Fury Cutter → Cross Poison
9 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Armaldo (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Armaldo (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Armaldo (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Armaldo (Shadow)'s Rock/Bug typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- rock1.6×
- steel1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- normal0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Armaldo (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Armaldo (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Armaldo (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
80% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
87% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
88% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
168% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
129% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
117% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
65% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
179% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
67% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
73% HP
Ratings are shown from Armaldo (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Armaldo (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Armaldo (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Armaldo (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Armaldo (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Armaldo (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Armaldo (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Armaldo (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Armaldo (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 Armaldo (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/9/15 | 1,500 | 20 | 1,696,369 |
| #2 | 2/15/14 | 1,496 | 19.5 | 1,694,130 | |
| #3 | 2/15/15 | 1,500 | 19.5 | 1,694,130 | |
| #4 | 3/14/14 | 1,499 | 19.5 | 1,692,689 | |
| #5 | 0/10/14 | 1,500 | 20 | 1,691,061 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 2/15/15 | 2,500 | 35 | 3,658,548 |
| #2 | 0/15/12 | 2,496 | 36 | 3,656,932 | |
| #3 | 0/15/14 | 2,490 | 35.5 | 3,653,762 | |
| #4 | 0/15/15 | 2,497 | 35.5 | 3,653,762 | |
| #5 | 1/14/14 | 2,495 | 35.5 | 3,650,801 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,220 | 50 | 5,187,077 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,207 | 50 | 5,165,191 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,212 | 50 | 5,159,633 | |
| #4 | 15/15/13 | 3,204 | 50 | 5,155,449 | |
| #5 | 15/15/14 | 3,212 | 50 | 5,155,449 |
Armaldo (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Armaldo (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Armaldo (Shadow) 0/9/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 20
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 132.6
- Defense
- 109.3
- HP
- 117
Ultra League
Armaldo (Shadow) 2/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 35
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 170.6
- Defense
- 143.9
- HP
- 149
Master League
Armaldo (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,220
- Attack
- 199.2
- Defense
- 158.8
- HP
- 164
Armaldo (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Armaldo (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Bug / Rock typing · Similar charged move types · Master League #337
Shares Rock typing · Same Fury Cutter fast move · Master League #306
Shares Bug typing · Same Fury Cutter fast move · Master League #179
Same Rock / Bug typing · Great League #862
Same Bug / Rock typing · Mega Ultra League #76
Same Bug / Rock typing · Mega Ultra League #126
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Armaldo (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Armaldo (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Armaldo (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Fury Cutter with Rock Blast and Cross Poison.
Is Armaldo (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Armaldo (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #349.
What counters Armaldo (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Dialga (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Armaldo (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Armaldo (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Armaldo (Shadow) is weak to Rock (1.6×), Steel (1.6×), Water (1.6×).