Master League PvP guide
Blacephalon Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Blacephalon is a Fire/Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #130. Its recommended PvP moveset is Incinerate with Mind Blown and Shadow Ball.
Master League
#130
Viable pick
Type
Fire/Ghost
Best Fast Move
Incinerate
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,727
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT BLACEPHALON
Is Blacephalon Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Blacephalon is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #130.
Blacephalon is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #294 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #410.
Blacephalon PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #410 | 77.5 | Incinerate, Mind Blown, Shadow Ball |
| Ultra League | #294 | 79.3 | Incinerate, Mind Blown, Shadow Ball |
| Master LeagueBest | #130 | 71.9 | Incinerate, Mind Blown, Shadow Ball |
Best Moveset for Blacephalon 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 · 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: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
The recommended PvP moveset for Blacephalon is Incinerate with Mind Blown and Shadow Ball.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Blacephalon in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
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
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 Moves
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 · 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: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Blacephalon PvP Move Counts
Incinerate → Mind Blown
2 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Incinerate → Shadow Ball
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Blacephalon Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Blacephalon wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Blacephalon Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Blacephalon's Fire/Ghost typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- ground1.6×
- rock1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.391×
- fighting0.391×
- normal0.391×
- fairy0.625×
- fire0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- poison0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Blacephalon in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Blacephalon in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Blacephalon's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
97% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
105% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Fusion Flarefire
Charged Move
Resisted
60% HP
- Draco Meteordragon
Charged Move
Neutral
160% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
49% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
217% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Super Effective
143% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
47% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
117% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
95% HP
Ratings are shown from Blacephalon's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Blacephalon.
Best Teammates for Blacephalon in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Blacephalon should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Blacephalon's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Blacephalon's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Blacephalon'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 Blacephalon
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 3/15/15 | 1,497 | 16.5 | 1,297,330 |
| #2 | 4/14/15 | 1,498 | 16.5 | 1,293,426 | |
| #3 | 2/15/15 | 1,493 | 16.5 | 1,293,250 | |
| #4 | 0/15/9 | 1,499 | 17 | 1,292,863 | |
| #5 | 0/13/11 | 1,499 | 17 | 1,292,385 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/13/14 | 2,494 | 28 | 2,787,569 |
| #2 | 4/15/14 | 2,496 | 27.5 | 2,781,469 | |
| #3 | 1/15/11 | 2,493 | 28 | 2,779,681 | |
| #4 | 0/14/13 | 2,494 | 28 | 2,779,384 | |
| #5 | 1/12/14 | 2,494 | 28 | 2,779,050 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 3,715 | 50 | 4,975,555 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 3,727 | 50 | 4,975,555 | |
| #3 | 14/15/14 | 3,704 | 50 | 4,960,478 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 3,716 | 50 | 4,960,478 | |
| #5 | 13/15/14 | 3,693 | 50 | 4,945,401 |
Blacephalon Stats in Pokémon GO
Blacephalon's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Blacephalon 3/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 16.5
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 172.6
- Defense
- 88.4
- HP
- 85
Ultra League
Blacephalon 0/13/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 28
- CP
- 2,494
- Attack
- 222.7
- Defense
- 113.8
- HP
- 110
Master League
Blacephalon 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,715
- Attack
- 277.3
- Defense
- 137
- HP
- 131
Blacephalon Evolution
Blacephalon has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Blacephalon in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Fire / Ghost typing · Same Incinerate fast move · Ultra League #20
Same Fire / Ghost typing · Same Incinerate fast move · Master League #171
Same Ghost / Fire typing · Same Incinerate fast move · Master League #180
Same Ghost / Fire typing · Same Incinerate fast move · Master League #186
Same Fire / Ghost typing · Also runs Shadow Ball · Master League #200
Shares Ghost typing · Same Incinerate fast move · Great League #91
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Blacephalon Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Blacephalon in Pokémon GO PvP?
Blacephalon's recommended PvP moveset is Incinerate with Mind Blown and Shadow Ball.
Is Blacephalon good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Blacephalon is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #130.
What counters Blacephalon in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Reshiram and Kyogre are among the strongest current counters to Blacephalon in Master League.
What is Blacephalon weak to in Pokémon GO?
Blacephalon is weak to Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ground (1.6×), Rock (1.6×), Water (1.6×).