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Cofagrigus (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Cofagrigus (Shadow) is a Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #108. Its recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Shadow Ball and Energy Ball.

Ultra League

#108

Viable pick

Type

Ghost

Best Fast Move

Shadow Claw

Charged Moves

Shadow BallEnergy Ball

Max CP

2,570

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT COFAGRIGUS (SHADOW)

Is Cofagrigus (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Cofagrigus (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #108.

Cofagrigus (Shadow) is also a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #158.

Cofagrigus (Shadow) PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great League#15884.1Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball, Energy Ball
Ultra LeagueBest#10885.6Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball, Energy Ball

Best Moveset for Cofagrigus (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP

Shadow Claw
ghost

Fast Move · STAB

DMG6Energy+8Turns2DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Shadow Ball
ghost

Charged Move · STAB

DMG90Energy cost50

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Energy Ball
grass

Charged Move

DMG80Energy cost45

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 Cofagrigus (Shadow) is Shadow Claw with Shadow Ball and Energy Ball.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Cofagrigus (Shadow) in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Astonish
ghost

Fast Move · STAB

DMG12Energy+10Turns3DPT4.00EPT3.33

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Shadow ClawRecommended
ghost

Fast Move · STAB

DMG6Energy+8Turns2DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Zen Headbutt
psychic

Fast Move

DMG8Energy+6Turns3DPT2.67EPT2.00

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 Moves

Dark Pulse
dark

Charged Move

DMG80Energy cost45

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting

Energy BallRecommended
grass

Charged Move

DMG80Energy cost45

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

Psychic
psychic

Charged Move

DMG75Energy cost55

Strong vs: Fighting, Poison

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel

Shadow BallRecommended
ghost

Charged Move · STAB

DMG90Energy cost50

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Cofagrigus (Shadow) PvP Move Counts

Shadow Claw → Shadow Ball

7 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

7666

Shadow Claw → Energy Ball

6 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

6656

Cofagrigus (Shadow) Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Cofagrigus (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Cofagrigus (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Cofagrigus (Shadow)'s Ghost typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • dark1.6×
  • ghost1.6×

Resistant to

  • fighting0.391×
  • normal0.391×
  • bug0.625×
  • poison0.625×

Best Counters to Cofagrigus (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Cofagrigus (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Cofagrigus (Shadow)'s league HP.

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Fairy Windfairy

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Chilling Waterwater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    25% HP

  • Disarming Voicefairy

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    35% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Sand Attackground

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Air Cutterflying

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    27% HP

  • Iron Headsteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    38% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Psywavepsychic

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Body Slamnormal

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    12% HP

  • Earthquakeground

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    45% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Fairy Windfairy

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Gigaton Hammersteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    59% HP

  • Bulldozeground

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    30% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Double Kickfighting

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Leaf Bladegrass

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    33% HP

  • Sacred Swordfighting

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    12% HP

Ratings are shown from Cofagrigus (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Cofagrigus (Shadow).

Best Teammates for Cofagrigus (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Cofagrigus (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.

Covers 5 of Cofagrigus (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Cofagrigus (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Cofagrigus (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Cofagrigus (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Cofagrigus (Shadow)'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 Cofagrigus (Shadow)

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#10/11/141,50025.52,041,887
#20/15/111,49825.52,037,436
#30/10/141,49725.52,033,653
#42/14/141,498252,032,439
#50/12/131,49825.52,031,651
Ultra League#110/15/152,498504,278,881
#211/15/152,49749.54,278,083
#310/14/152,493504,261,901
#411/14/152,49349.54,261,106
#511/14/142,500504,255,698

Cofagrigus (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO

Cofagrigus (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Cofagrigus (Shadow) 0/11/14 (Best IV)

Level
25.5
CP
1,500
Attack
110
Defense
167.3
HP
111

Ultra League

Cofagrigus (Shadow) 10/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
50
CP
2,498
Attack
145.4
Defense
211.8
HP
139

Cofagrigus (Shadow) Evolution

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What is the best moveset for Cofagrigus (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?

Cofagrigus (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Shadow Ball and Energy Ball.

Is Cofagrigus (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Cofagrigus (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #108.

What counters Cofagrigus (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?

Florges, Corviknight and Snorlax are among the strongest current counters to Cofagrigus (Shadow) in Ultra League.

What is Cofagrigus (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?

Cofagrigus (Shadow) is weak to Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×).