Great League PvP guide
Dewgong (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Dewgong (Shadow) is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #265. Its recommended PvP moveset is Ice Shard with Icy Wind and Drill Run.
Great League
#265
Situational
Type
Water/Ice
Best Fast Move
Ice Shard
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,245
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT DEWGONG (SHADOW)
Is Dewgong (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dewgong (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #265.
Dewgong (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #430.
Dewgong (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #265 | 80.8 | Ice Shard, Icy Wind, Drill Run |
| Ultra League | #430 | 74.1 | Ice Shard, Icy Wind, Drill Run |
Best Moveset for Dewgong (Shadow) 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: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
The recommended PvP moveset for Dewgong (Shadow) is Ice Shard with Icy Wind and Drill Run.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Dewgong (Shadow) 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 · 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
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, 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 · 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: 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: 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: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Dewgong (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Ice Shard → Icy Wind
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Ice Shard → Drill Run
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dewgong (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Dewgong (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Tinkaton652
- Altaria649
- Stunfisk649
- Cramorant621
- Corviknight573
Difficult Matchups
Dewgong (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Dewgong (Shadow)'s Water/Ice typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- fighting1.6×
- grass1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- ice0.391×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Dewgong (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Dewgong (Shadow) in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Dewgong (Shadow)'s league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Emberfire
Fast Move
Neutral
- Weather Ball (Fire)fire
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
- Energy Ballgrass
Charged Move
Super Effective
64% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
37% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
64% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
48% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Scratchnormal
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Mud Shotground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Resisted
20% HP
- Stone Edgerock
Charged Move
Super Effective
78% HP
Ratings are shown from Dewgong (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Dewgong (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Dewgong (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Dewgong (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Dewgong (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Dewgong (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Dewgong (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Dewgong (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Dewgong (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Dewgong (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/12/15 | 1,498 | 29.5 | 2,226,731 |
| #2 | 0/13/14 | 1,499 | 29.5 | 2,224,609 | |
| #3 | 0/14/13 | 1,500 | 29.5 | 2,222,341 | |
| #4 | 0/15/11 | 1,497 | 29.5 | 2,219,926 | |
| #5 | 0/15/12 | 1,500 | 29.5 | 2,219,926 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,245 | 50 | 3,883,324 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 2,239 | 50 | 3,863,098 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 2,239 | 50 | 3,862,446 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 2,230 | 50 | 3,858,108 | |
| #5 | 15/13/15 | 2,233 | 50 | 3,842,873 |
Dewgong (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Dewgong (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Dewgong (Shadow) 0/12/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 29.5
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 100.9
- Defense
- 137.1
- HP
- 161
Ultra League
Dewgong (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,245
- Attack
- 129.4
- Defense
- 161.3
- HP
- 186
Dewgong (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Dewgong (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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More PoGoCoach tools
Dewgong (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Dewgong (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dewgong (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Ice Shard with Icy Wind and Drill Run.
Is Dewgong (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dewgong (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #265.
What counters Dewgong (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ninetales (Shadow), Melmetal and Mimikyu are among the strongest current counters to Dewgong (Shadow) in Great League.
What is Dewgong (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Dewgong (Shadow) is weak to Electric (1.6×), Fighting (1.6×), Grass (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).