Ultra League PvP guide
Bellossom (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Bellossom (Shadow) is a Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #193. Its recommended PvP moveset is Acid with Leaf Blade and Dazzling Gleam.
Ultra League
#193
Viable pick
Type
Grass
Best Fast Move
Acid
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,578
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT BELLOSSOM (SHADOW)
Is Bellossom (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Bellossom (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #193.
Bellossom (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #342.
Bellossom (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #342 | 78.9 | Acid, Leaf Blade, Dazzling Gleam |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #193 | 82.1 | Acid, Leaf Blade, Dazzling Gleam |
Best Moveset for Bellossom (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast 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 · 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
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Bellossom (Shadow) is Acid with Leaf Blade and Dazzling Gleam.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Bellossom (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast 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
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: 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: 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
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
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: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Bellossom (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Acid → Leaf Blade
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Acid → Dazzling Gleam
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Bellossom (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Bellossom (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Virizion693
- Feraligatr690
- Florges674
- Jellicent610
- Empoleon521
Difficult Matchups
- Corviknight183
- Tinkaton205
- Mimikyu214
- Snorlax353
Bellossom (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Bellossom (Shadow)'s Grass typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- fire1.6×
- 1.6×
- ice1.6×
- poison1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ground0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Bellossom (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Bellossom (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Bellossom (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Resisted
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Super Effective
46% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
63% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
20% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
31% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Resisted
30% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
26% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
23% HP
Ratings are shown from Bellossom (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Bellossom (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Bellossom (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Bellossom (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Bellossom (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Bellossom (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Bellossom (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Bellossom (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Bellossom (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 Bellossom (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/14/14 | 1,497 | 25 | 1,971,920 |
| #2 | 0/15/14 | 1,492 | 25 | 1,970,122 | |
| #3 | 0/15/15 | 1,496 | 25 | 1,970,122 | |
| #4 | 0/11/12 | 1,499 | 25.5 | 1,969,544 | |
| #5 | 0/8/15 | 1,499 | 25.5 | 1,969,390 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 9/15/15 | 2,494 | 50 | 4,143,131 |
| #2 | 10/15/15 | 2,493 | 49.5 | 4,141,689 | |
| #3 | 10/15/13 | 2,495 | 50 | 4,141,002 | |
| #4 | 10/13/15 | 2,496 | 50 | 4,124,950 | |
| #5 | 11/13/15 | 2,495 | 49.5 | 4,123,386 |
Bellossom (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Bellossom (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Bellossom (Shadow) 1/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 25
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 113.5
- Defense
- 133.6
- HP
- 130
Ultra League
Bellossom (Shadow) 9/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,494
- Attack
- 149.6
- Defense
- 168.9
- HP
- 164
Bellossom (Shadow) Evolution
This family branches: at the stage marked Choose one you can only evolve into a single one of the options shown.
Pokémon Similar to Bellossom (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Grass typing · Same Acid fast move · Great League #64
Shares Grass typing · Same Acid fast move · Ultra League #54
Shares Grass typing · Same Acid fast move · Ultra League #589
Same Grass typing · Also runs Dazzling Gleam · Ultra League #836
Same Grass typing · Also runs Leaf Blade · Master League #343
Shares Grass typing · Poison-type fast move · Master League #238
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Bellossom (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Bellossom (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Bellossom (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Acid with Leaf Blade and Dazzling Gleam.
Is Bellossom (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Bellossom (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #193.
What counters Bellossom (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Corviknight, Tinkaton and Mimikyu are among the strongest current counters to Bellossom (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Bellossom (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Bellossom (Shadow) is weak to Bug (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Poison (1.6×).