Master League PvP guide
Carracosta (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Carracosta (Shadow) is a Water/Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #403. Its recommended PvP moveset is Water Gun with Liquidation and Ancient Power.
Master League
#403
Situational
Type
Water/Rock
Best Fast Move
Water Gun
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,964
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT CARRACOSTA (SHADOW)
Is Carracosta (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Carracosta (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #403.
Carracosta (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1045 | 54.8 | Water Gun, Ancient Power, Liquidation |
| Ultra League | #786 | 56.2 | Water Gun, Liquidation, Ancient Power |
| Master LeagueBest | #403 | 34.3 | Water Gun, Liquidation, Ancient Power |
Best Moveset for Carracosta (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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 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: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Carracosta (Shadow) is Water Gun with Liquidation and Ancient Power.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Carracosta (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast 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
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 · 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
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
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
Carracosta (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Water Gun → Liquidation
15 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Water Gun → Ancient Power
15 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Carracosta (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Carracosta (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Armarouge622
- Skeledirge601
- Ho-Oh549
Difficult Matchups
Carracosta (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Carracosta (Shadow)'s Water/Rock typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- grass2.56×
- electric1.6×
- fighting1.6×
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.391×
- 0.625×
- ice0.625×
- normal0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Carracosta (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Carracosta (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Carracosta (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
78% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
116% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
66% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
36% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
101% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
96% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
65% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
126% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
94% HP
Ratings are shown from Carracosta (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Carracosta (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Carracosta (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Carracosta (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Carracosta (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Carracosta (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Carracosta (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Carracosta (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Carracosta (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 Carracosta (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/14/15 | 1,498 | 21.5 | 1,874,861 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 1,493 | 21.5 | 1,873,987 | |
| #3 | 0/15/8 | 1,500 | 22 | 1,869,641 | |
| #4 | 1/15/14 | 1,497 | 21.5 | 1,868,049 | |
| #5 | 2/12/15 | 1,498 | 21.5 | 1,866,712 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/14/15 | 2,500 | 42 | 4,042,752 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 2,493 | 42 | 4,040,866 | |
| #3 | 0/15/13 | 2,496 | 42.5 | 4,039,957 | |
| #4 | 0/15/11 | 2,498 | 43 | 4,038,722 | |
| #5 | 1/15/14 | 2,500 | 42 | 4,035,706 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,964 | 50 | 5,050,828 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 2,957 | 50 | 5,027,003 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 2,949 | 50 | 5,026,427 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 2,956 | 50 | 5,019,841 | |
| #5 | 15/13/15 | 2,950 | 50 | 5,003,178 |
Carracosta (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Carracosta (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Carracosta (Shadow) 1/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 21.5
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 119.5
- Defense
- 130.7
- HP
- 120
Ultra League
Carracosta (Shadow) 1/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 42
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 154.5
- Defense
- 168.9
- HP
- 155
Master League
Carracosta (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,964
- Attack
- 173.9
- Defense
- 178.1
- HP
- 163
Carracosta (Shadow) Evolution
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Carracosta (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Carracosta (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Carracosta (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Water Gun with Liquidation and Ancient Power.
Is Carracosta (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Carracosta (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #403.
What counters Carracosta (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Dialga (Origin) and Kyogre are among the strongest current counters to Carracosta (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Carracosta (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Carracosta (Shadow) is weak to Grass (2.56×), Electric (1.6×), Fighting (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).