Master League PvP guide
Darmanitan (Galarian) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Darmanitan (Galarian) is a Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #333. Its recommended PvP moveset is Ice Fang with Avalanche and Superpower.
Master League
#333
Situational
Type
Ice
Best Fast Move
Ice Fang
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,511
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT DARMANITAN (GALARIAN)
Is Darmanitan (Galarian) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Darmanitan (Galarian) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #333.
Darmanitan (Galarian) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #981 | 58.7 | Ice Fang, Avalanche, Ice Punch |
| Ultra League | #745 | 59.2 | Ice Fang, Avalanche, Superpower |
| Master LeagueBest | #333 | 49.2 | Ice Fang, Avalanche, Superpower |
Best Moveset for Darmanitan (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
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: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
The recommended PvP moveset for Darmanitan (Galarian) is Ice Fang with Avalanche and Superpower.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Darmanitan (Galarian) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Fast Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
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: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Darmanitan (Galarian) PvP Move Counts
Ice Fang → Avalanche
8 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Ice Fang → Superpower
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Darmanitan (Galarian) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Darmanitan (Galarian) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Darmanitan (Galarian) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Darmanitan (Galarian)'s Ice typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting1.6×
- fire1.6×
- rock1.6×
- steel1.6×
Resistant to
- ice0.625×
Best Counters to Darmanitan (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Darmanitan (Galarian) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Darmanitan (Galarian)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
39% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
108% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
83% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
103% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
70% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
125% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
113% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
135% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
162% HP
Ratings are shown from Darmanitan (Galarian)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Darmanitan (Galarian).
Best Teammates for Darmanitan (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Darmanitan (Galarian) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Darmanitan (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Darmanitan (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Darmanitan (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Darmanitan (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Darmanitan (Galarian)'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 Darmanitan (Galarian)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/11 | 1,498 | 18 | 1,503,885 |
| #2 | 0/14/13 | 1,499 | 18 | 1,503,040 | |
| #3 | 0/13/15 | 1,499 | 18 | 1,502,026 | |
| #4 | 1/15/9 | 1,498 | 18 | 1,498,664 | |
| #5 | 1/14/11 | 1,498 | 18 | 1,497,901 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 2,498 | 30 | 3,236,713 |
| #2 | 3/15/14 | 2,499 | 29.5 | 3,233,626 | |
| #3 | 0/15/11 | 2,498 | 30 | 3,233,193 | |
| #4 | 0/11/15 | 2,499 | 30.5 | 3,230,024 | |
| #5 | 0/13/11 | 2,499 | 30.5 | 3,227,610 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,511 | 50 | 5,267,039 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,498 | 50 | 5,248,093 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 3,503 | 50 | 5,241,717 | |
| #4 | 13/15/15 | 3,485 | 50 | 5,229,147 | |
| #5 | 15/14/15 | 3,497 | 50 | 5,226,210 |
Darmanitan (Galarian) Stats in Pokémon GO
Darmanitan (Galarian)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Darmanitan (Galarian) 0/15/11 (Best IV)
- Level
- 18
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 149.1
- Defense
- 73.1
- HP
- 138
Ultra League
Darmanitan (Galarian) 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 30
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 192.4
- Defense
- 92.9
- HP
- 181
Master League
Darmanitan (Galarian) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,511
- Attack
- 233.6
- Defense
- 108.4
- HP
- 208
Darmanitan (Galarian) Evolution
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Darmanitan (Galarian) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Darmanitan (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Darmanitan (Galarian)'s recommended PvP moveset is Ice Fang with Avalanche and Superpower.
Is Darmanitan (Galarian) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Darmanitan (Galarian) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #333.
What counters Darmanitan (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kyogre, Palkia (Origin) and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Darmanitan (Galarian) in Master League.
What is Darmanitan (Galarian) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Darmanitan (Galarian) is weak to Fighting (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Rock (1.6×), Steel (1.6×).