Ultra League PvP guide
Brambleghast Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Brambleghast is a Grass/Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #557. Its recommended PvP moveset is Hex with Night Shade and Power Whip.
Ultra League
#557
Niche
Type
Grass/Ghost
Best Fast Move
Hex
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,745
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT BRAMBLEGHAST
Is Brambleghast Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Brambleghast is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #557.
Brambleghast PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #823 | 65.2 | Hex, Night Shade, Power Whip |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #557 | 70.1 | Hex, Night Shade, Power Whip |
Best Moveset for Brambleghast in Pokémon GO PvP
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
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
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
The recommended PvP moveset for Brambleghast is Hex with Night Shade and Power Whip.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Brambleghast in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
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: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Moves
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
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: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Brambleghast PvP Move Counts
Hex → Night Shade
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Hex → Power Whip
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Brambleghast Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Brambleghast wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Virizion587
- Jellicent579
- Blastoise568
- Skeledirge526
- Ampharos515
Difficult Matchups
- Empoleon136
- Tinkaton303
- Corviknight344
- Florges472
Brambleghast Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Brambleghast's Grass/Ghost typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark1.6×
- fire1.6×
- 1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- ice1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.391×
- normal0.391×
- electric0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ground0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Brambleghast in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Brambleghast in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Brambleghast's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Resisted
37% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Super Effective
69% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
83% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
27% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Super Effective
55% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
30% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Resisted
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Super Effective
61% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Resisted
22% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
Ratings are shown from Brambleghast's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Brambleghast.
Best Teammates for Brambleghast in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Brambleghast should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Brambleghast's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Brambleghast's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Brambleghast's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Brambleghast's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Brambleghast'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 Brambleghast
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,497 | 23 | 1,532,551 |
| #2 | 1/14/15 | 1,499 | 23 | 1,529,591 | |
| #3 | 2/13/15 | 1,500 | 23 | 1,526,548 | |
| #4 | 1/15/14 | 1,499 | 23 | 1,524,328 | |
| #5 | 0/14/15 | 1,492 | 23 | 1,522,912 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,499 | 47.5 | 3,303,988 |
| #2 | 0/15/13 | 2,499 | 48 | 3,298,952 | |
| #3 | 2/15/14 | 2,498 | 47 | 3,287,930 | |
| #4 | 0/11/15 | 2,498 | 48.5 | 3,284,405 | |
| #5 | 0/14/15 | 2,491 | 47.5 | 3,283,208 |
Brambleghast Stats in Pokémon GO
Brambleghast's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Brambleghast 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 146.1
- Defense
- 101.9
- HP
- 103
Ultra League
Brambleghast 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 47.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 188.7
- Defense
- 131.6
- HP
- 133
Brambleghast Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Brambleghast in Pokémon GO PvP
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Brambleghast Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Brambleghast in Pokémon GO PvP?
Brambleghast's recommended PvP moveset is Hex with Night Shade and Power Whip.
Is Brambleghast good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Brambleghast is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #557.
What counters Brambleghast in Pokémon GO PvP?
Empoleon, Tinkaton and Zygarde (Complete Forme) are among the strongest current counters to Brambleghast in Ultra League.
What is Brambleghast weak to in Pokémon GO?
Brambleghast is weak to Dark (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ice (1.6×).