Master League PvP guide
Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #248. Its recommended PvP moveset is Incinerate with Rock Slide and Overheat.
Master League
#248
Viable pick
Type
Fire
Best Fast Move
Incinerate
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 (STANDARD) (SHADOW)
Is Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #248.
Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #787 | 66.4 | Incinerate, Rock Slide, Overheat |
| Ultra League | #574 | 69.4 | Incinerate, Rock Slide, Overheat |
| Master LeagueBest | #248 | 58.3 | Incinerate, Rock Slide, Overheat |
Best Moveset for Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
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: 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, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) is Incinerate with Rock Slide and Overheat.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, 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
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
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: 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
Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Incinerate → Rock Slide
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Incinerate → Overheat
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow)'s Fire typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ground1.6×
- rock1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- fire0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
93% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
100% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
47% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
207% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
112% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
91% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
150% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
53% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
77% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
52% HP
Ratings are shown from Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow)'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 (Standard) (Shadow)
| 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 (Standard) (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) 0/15/11 (Best IV)
- Level
- 18
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 149.1
- Defense
- 73.1
- HP
- 138
Ultra League
Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 30
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 192.4
- Defense
- 92.9
- HP
- 181
Master League
Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,511
- Attack
- 233.6
- Defense
- 108.4
- HP
- 208
Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Incinerate with Rock Slide and Overheat.
Is Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #248.
What counters Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Kyogre and Zekrom are among the strongest current counters to Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Darmanitan (Standard) (Shadow) is weak to Ground (1.6×), Rock (1.6×), Water (1.6×).