Great League PvP guide
Charjabug (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Charjabug (Shadow) is a Bug/Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #48. Its recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with X-Scissor and Discharge.
Great League
#48
Strong pick
Type
Bug/Electric
Best Fast Move
Volt Switch
Charged Moves
Max CP
1,919
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT CHARJABUG (SHADOW)
Is Charjabug (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Charjabug (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #48.
Charjabug (Shadow) can evolve into Vikavolt (Shadow), which is a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #209, and is also ranked #321 in Great League and #325 in Ultra League.
Charjabug (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #48 | 89.4 | Volt Switch, X-Scissor, Discharge |
Best Moveset for Charjabug (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
The recommended PvP moveset for Charjabug (Shadow) is Volt Switch with X-Scissor and Discharge.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Charjabug (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Moves
Charged 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: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charjabug (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Volt Switch → X-Scissor
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Volt Switch → Discharge
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Charjabug (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Charjabug (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Corviknight837
- Cramorant829
- Melmetal753
- Tinkaton575
- Vigoroth511
Difficult Matchups
Charjabug (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Charjabug (Shadow)'s Bug/Electric typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fire1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- grass0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Charjabug (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Charjabug (Shadow) in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Charjabug (Shadow)'s league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Emberfire
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Weather Ball (Fire)fire
Charged Move
Super Effective
73% HP
- Energy Ballgrass
Charged Move
Resisted
32% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Foul Playdark
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
- Drain Punchfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
17% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
60% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Super Effective
69% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Mud Shotground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
- Stone Edgerock
Charged Move
Super Effective
98% HP
Ratings are shown from Charjabug (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Charjabug (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Charjabug (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Charjabug (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Charjabug (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Charjabug (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Charjabug (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Charjabug (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Charjabug (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Charjabug (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 1,497 | 38.5 | 1,973,820 |
| #2 | 0/13/13 | 1,498 | 39 | 1,972,688 | |
| #3 | 0/14/14 | 1,496 | 38.5 | 1,969,655 | |
| #4 | 1/14/15 | 1,500 | 38 | 1,968,768 | |
| #5 | 0/14/12 | 1,498 | 39 | 1,968,404 |
Charjabug (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Charjabug (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Charjabug (Shadow) 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 38.5
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 113.4
- Defense
- 136
- HP
- 128
Charjabug (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Charjabug (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Bug / Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Mega Ultra League #173
Same Bug / Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Mega Ultra League #269
Same Bug / Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Master League #234
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Great League #363
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Great League #382
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Great League #488
More PoGoCoach tools
Charjabug (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Charjabug (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Charjabug (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with X-Scissor and Discharge.
Is Charjabug (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Charjabug (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #48.
What counters Charjabug (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ninetales (Shadow), Sableye (Shadow) and Mimikyu are among the strongest current counters to Charjabug (Shadow) in Great League.
What is Charjabug (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Charjabug (Shadow) is weak to Fire (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).