Great League PvP guide
Claydol (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Claydol (Shadow) is a Ground/Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #371. Its recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Rock Tomb and Shadow Ball.
Great League
#371
Situational
Type
Ground/Psychic
Best Fast Move
Mud Slap
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,229
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT CLAYDOL (SHADOW)
Is Claydol (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Claydol (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #371.
Claydol (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #371 | 78.4 | Mud Slap, Rock Tomb, Shadow Ball |
| Ultra League | #538 | 71.0 | Mud Slap, Rock Tomb, Ice Beam |
Best Moveset for Claydol (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged 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
Charged Move
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 Claydol (Shadow) is Mud Slap with Rock Tomb and Shadow Ball.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Claydol (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
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
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 · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged 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
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Claydol (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Mud Slap → Rock Tomb
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Mud Slap → Shadow Ball
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Claydol (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Claydol (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Claydol (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Claydol (Shadow)'s Ground/Psychic typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- dark1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- grass1.6×
- ice1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.391×
- fighting0.625×
- poison0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Claydol (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Claydol (Shadow) in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Claydol (Shadow)'s league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Neutral
- Divewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
44% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Foul Playdark
Charged Move
Super Effective
67% HP
- Drain Punchfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
14% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Mud Shotground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
53% HP
- Stone Edgerock
Charged Move
Resisted
31% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Super Effective
65% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
Ratings are shown from Claydol (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Claydol (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Claydol (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Claydol (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Claydol (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Claydol (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Claydol (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Claydol (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Claydol (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 Claydol (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 1,498 | 29.5 | 2,202,951 |
| #2 | 0/11/12 | 1,500 | 30 | 2,194,650 | |
| #3 | 0/15/14 | 1,496 | 29.5 | 2,194,032 | |
| #4 | 0/13/15 | 1,494 | 29.5 | 2,193,885 | |
| #5 | 1/15/12 | 1,498 | 29.5 | 2,191,592 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 2,222 | 50 | 3,792,090 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 2,229 | 50 | 3,792,090 | |
| #3 | 15/14/14 | 2,217 | 50 | 3,776,548 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 2,224 | 50 | 3,776,548 | |
| #5 | 14/15/14 | 2,208 | 50 | 3,767,625 |
Claydol (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Claydol (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Claydol (Shadow) 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 29.5
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 101.6
- Defense
- 176.3
- HP
- 123
Ultra League
Claydol (Shadow) 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,222
- Attack
- 130.2
- Defense
- 205
- HP
- 142
Claydol (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Claydol (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Shares Ground typing · Same Mud Slap fast move · Ultra League #834
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More PoGoCoach tools
Claydol (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Claydol (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Claydol (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Rock Tomb and Shadow Ball.
Is Claydol (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Claydol (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #371.
What counters Claydol (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Cramorant, Sableye (Shadow) and Quagsire (Shadow) are among the strongest current counters to Claydol (Shadow) in Great League.
What is Claydol (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Claydol (Shadow) is weak to Bug (1.6×), Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Grass (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Water (1.6×).