Ultra League PvP guide
Blastoise Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Blastoise is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #34. Its recommended PvP moveset is Bite with Hydro Cannon and Skull Bash.
Ultra League
#34
Strong pick
Type
Water
Best Fast Move
Bite
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,788
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT BLASTOISE
Is Blastoise Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Blastoise is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #34.
Blastoise is also a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #57 and a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #324.
Blastoise PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #57 | 89.1 | Bite, Hydro Cannon, Skull Bash |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #34 | 89.3 | Bite, Hydro Cannon, Skull Bash |
| Master League | #324 | 50.0 | Rollout, Hydro Cannon, Ice Beam |
Best Moveset for Blastoise in Pokémon GO PvP
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
Charged Move · STAB
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
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Blastoise is Bite with Hydro Cannon and Skull Bash.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Blastoise 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
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
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 Moves
Charged 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
Charged Move · STAB
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: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Blastoise PvP Move Counts
Bite → Hydro Cannon
10 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Bite → Skull Bash
19 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Blastoise Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Blastoise wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Skeledirge677
- Corviknight659
- Empoleon617
- Feraligatr593
- Florges569
Difficult Matchups
Blastoise Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Blastoise's Water typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- grass1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Blastoise in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Blastoise in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Blastoise's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Neutral
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Super Effective
43% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
23% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Hexghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Surfwater
Charged Move
Resisted
17% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
20% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
27% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
30% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
25% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
23% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
Ratings are shown from Blastoise's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Blastoise.
Best Teammates for Blastoise in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Blastoise should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Blastoise's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Blastoise'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 Blastoise
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 1,498 | 23 | 2,037,372 |
| #2 | 2/13/15 | 1,500 | 23 | 2,030,756 | |
| #3 | 0/14/10 | 1,500 | 23.5 | 2,028,554 | |
| #4 | 1/14/15 | 1,495 | 23 | 2,028,195 | |
| #5 | 0/12/12 | 1,500 | 23.5 | 2,025,900 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/12/15 | 2,500 | 48.5 | 4,389,472 |
| #2 | 0/13/14 | 2,500 | 48.5 | 4,383,423 | |
| #3 | 0/14/13 | 2,499 | 48.5 | 4,377,138 | |
| #4 | 0/14/15 | 2,496 | 48 | 4,376,911 | |
| #5 | 1/14/15 | 2,496 | 47.5 | 4,376,076 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,788 | 50 | 4,956,597 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 2,781 | 50 | 4,934,270 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 2,773 | 50 | 4,929,948 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 2,781 | 50 | 4,927,440 | |
| #5 | 15/13/15 | 2,775 | 50 | 4,911,942 |
Blastoise Mega Evolution
If you Mega Evolve
Every column uses the same safe Pokémon level — the highest level where the Max Mega Evolution still fits the league cap. Max Mega Evolve adds a +2 effective level bonus while Mega Evolved, but the Pokémon's real level stays the same.
| Mega Evolution | League | IV Rank | IVs | Stat Product | Max normal CP | Mega CP | Max Mega CP | PvP suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blastoise (Mega) | Mega Great League | #1 / 4096 | 1/15/15 | 100.00% | 912 at L14 | 1,497 at L14 | 7821,497 1/15/15#1 · L12 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #828 |
| Mega Ultra League | #1 / 4096 | 0/14/15 | 100.00% | 1,518 at L23.5 | 2,499 at L23.5 | 1,3892,499 0/14/15#1 · L21.5 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #499 | |
| Mega Master League | #1 / 4096 | 15/15/15 | 100.00% | 2,788 at L50 | 4,455 at L50 | 2,7884,508 15/15/15#1 · L50 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #66 |
Blastoise Stats in Pokémon GO
Blastoise's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Blastoise 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 110.2
- Defense
- 142.2
- HP
- 130
Ultra League
Blastoise 0/12/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 48.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 142.4
- Defense
- 182.4
- HP
- 169
Master League
Blastoise 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,788
- Attack
- 156.3
- Defense
- 186.5
- HP
- 170
Blastoise (Mega)
Blastoise (Mega)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Blastoise (Mega) 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 14
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 132.5
- Defense
- 126
- HP
- 101
Ultra League
Blastoise (Mega) 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 171
- Defense
- 162.5
- HP
- 131
Master League
Blastoise (Mega) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,455
- Attack
- 234.4
- Defense
- 211.8
- HP
- 170
Blastoise Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Blastoise in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Water typing · Same Bite fast move · Ultra League #576
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Shares Water typing · Same Bite fast move · Ultra League #708
Shares Water typing · Same Bite fast move · Ultra League #662
Shares Water typing · Also runs Hydro Cannon · Master League #45
Same Water typing · Also runs Hydro Cannon · Mega Ultra League #12
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Blastoise Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Blastoise in Pokémon GO PvP?
Blastoise's recommended PvP moveset is Bite with Hydro Cannon and Skull Bash.
Is Blastoise good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Blastoise is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #34.
What counters Blastoise in Pokémon GO PvP?
Virizion, Jellicent and Zygarde (Complete Forme) are among the strongest current counters to Blastoise in Ultra League.
What is Blastoise weak to in Pokémon GO?
Blastoise is weak to Electric (1.6×), Grass (1.6×).