Master League PvP guide
Delphox (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Delphox (Shadow) is a Fire/Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #144. Its recommended PvP moveset is Scratch with Psyshock and Blast Burn.
Master League
#144
Viable pick
Type
Fire/Psychic
Best Fast Move
Scratch
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,459
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT DELPHOX (SHADOW)
Is Delphox (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Delphox (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #144.
Delphox (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #304 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #457.
Delphox (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #457 | 76.3 | Scratch, Psyshock, Blast Burn |
| Ultra League | #304 | 79.1 | Scratch, Psyshock, Blast Burn |
| Master LeagueBest | #144 | 70.3 | Scratch, Psyshock, Blast Burn |
Best Moveset for Delphox (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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 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 · 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 Delphox (Shadow) is Scratch with Psyshock and Blast Burn.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Delphox (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
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, 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
Charged Moves
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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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
Delphox (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Scratch → Psyshock
10 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Scratch → Blast Burn
13 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Delphox (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Delphox (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Delphox (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Delphox (Shadow)'s Fire/Psychic typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- ground1.6×
- rock1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- fairy0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- fire0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Delphox (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Delphox (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Delphox (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
74% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
80% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
38% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
166% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
120% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
43% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Super Effective
109% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
36% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
90% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
73% HP
Ratings are shown from Delphox (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Delphox (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Delphox (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Delphox (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Delphox (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Delphox (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Delphox (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Delphox (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Delphox (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 Delphox (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/11/14 | 1,499 | 18.5 | 1,700,828 |
| #2 | 0/14/11 | 1,499 | 18.5 | 1,695,513 | |
| #3 | 3/15/15 | 1,496 | 18 | 1,694,724 | |
| #4 | 0/12/13 | 1,499 | 18.5 | 1,694,070 | |
| #5 | 4/14/15 | 1,499 | 18 | 1,693,655 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 2,493 | 30.5 | 3,663,306 |
| #2 | 2/14/15 | 2,498 | 30.5 | 3,661,129 | |
| #3 | 0/11/15 | 2,498 | 31.5 | 3,660,251 | |
| #4 | 0/14/15 | 2,497 | 31 | 3,659,550 | |
| #5 | 0/15/11 | 2,497 | 31.5 | 3,656,212 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,459 | 50 | 5,787,738 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,445 | 50 | 5,764,114 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,450 | 50 | 5,759,366 | |
| #4 | 15/15/13 | 3,441 | 50 | 5,752,446 | |
| #5 | 15/15/14 | 3,450 | 50 | 5,752,446 |
Delphox (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Delphox (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Delphox (Shadow) 0/11/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 18.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 132.2
- Defense
- 114.9
- HP
- 112
Ultra League
Delphox (Shadow) 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 30.5
- CP
- 2,493
- Attack
- 169.7
- Defense
- 149.9
- HP
- 144
Master League
Delphox (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,459
- Attack
- 205.9
- Defense
- 171.4
- HP
- 164
Delphox (Shadow) Evolution
Shadow Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO. You have to purify Delphox (Shadow) first, and the purified Pokémon can then Mega Evolve into Delphox (Mega). Purifying removes the Shadow attack bonus, so the Mega form never keeps Shadow stats.
Pokémon Similar to Delphox (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Same Fire / Psychic typing
Shares Fire typing · Also runs Blast Burn · Master League #252
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Delphox (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Delphox (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Delphox (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Scratch with Psyshock and Blast Burn.
Is Delphox (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Delphox (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #144.
What counters Delphox (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Kyogre and Dialga (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Delphox (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Delphox (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Delphox (Shadow) is weak to Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ground (1.6×), Rock (1.6×), Water (1.6×).