Ultra League PvP guide
Cradily (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Cradily (Shadow) is a Rock/Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #54. Its recommended PvP moveset is Acid with Rock Tomb and Grass Knot.
Ultra League
#54
Strong pick
Type
Rock/Grass
Best Fast Move
Acid
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,499
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT CRADILY (SHADOW)
Is Cradily (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Cradily (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #54.
Cradily (Shadow) is also a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #239.
Cradily (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #239 | 81.5 | Acid, Rock Tomb, Grass Knot |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #54 | 88.3 | Acid, Rock Tomb, Grass Knot |
Best Moveset for Cradily (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
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 · 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 Cradily (Shadow) is Acid with Rock Tomb and Grass Knot.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Cradily (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
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
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 Moves
Charged Move
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: 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: 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: 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: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Cradily (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Acid → Rock Tomb
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Acid → Grass Knot
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Cradily (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Cradily (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Florges752
- Feraligatr691
- Blastoise691
- Snorlax555
- Ampharos536
Difficult Matchups
- Empoleon348
- Virizion373
- Tinkaton379
- Corviknight401
Cradily (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Cradily (Shadow)'s Rock/Grass typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- fighting1.6×
- ice1.6×
- steel1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- normal0.625×
Best Counters to Cradily (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Cradily (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Cradily (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Neutral
31% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
42% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
87% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
25% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
56% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
23% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
31% HP
Ratings are shown from Cradily (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Cradily (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Cradily (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Cradily (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Cradily (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Cradily (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Cradily (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Cradily (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Cradily (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 Cradily (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,494 | 26 | 2,152,025 |
| #2 | 1/15/13 | 1,497 | 26 | 2,151,346 | |
| #3 | 0/15/8 | 1,498 | 26.5 | 2,148,349 | |
| #4 | 0/12/11 | 1,498 | 26.5 | 2,147,127 | |
| #5 | 1/13/15 | 1,497 | 26 | 2,145,454 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,499 | 50 | 4,436,127 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 2,493 | 50 | 4,414,902 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 2,493 | 50 | 4,411,482 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 2,484 | 50 | 4,409,564 | |
| #5 | 15/13/15 | 2,487 | 50 | 4,393,676 |
Cradily (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Cradily (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Cradily (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 26
- CP
- 1,494
- Attack
- 103.5
- Defense
- 142.4
- HP
- 146
Ultra League
Cradily (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 140.3
- Defense
- 175.6
- HP
- 180
Cradily (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Cradily (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Grass typing · Same Acid fast move · Mega Ultra League #164
Shares Grass typing · Same Acid fast move · Mega Ultra League #172
Same Rock / Grass typing · Great League #343
Shares Grass typing · Same Acid fast move · Ultra League #589
Shares Grass typing · Same Acid fast move · Ultra League #654
Shares Grass typing · Also runs Grass Knot · Ultra League #780
More PoGoCoach tools
Cradily (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Cradily (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Cradily (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Acid with Rock Tomb and Grass Knot.
Is Cradily (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Cradily (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #54.
What counters Cradily (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Empoleon, Virizion and Tinkaton are among the strongest current counters to Cradily (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Cradily (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Cradily (Shadow) is weak to Bug (1.6×), Fighting (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Steel (1.6×).