Master League PvP guide
Dhelmise Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Dhelmise is a Ghost/Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #185. Its recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Brutal Swing and Shadow Ball.
Master League
#185
Viable pick
Type
Ghost/Grass
Best Fast Move
Shadow Claw
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,335
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT DHELMISE
Is Dhelmise Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dhelmise is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #185.
Dhelmise is also a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #217 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #447.
Dhelmise PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #447 | 76.5 | Shadow Claw, Power Whip, Brutal Swing |
| Ultra League | #217 | 81.6 | Shadow Claw, Brutal Swing, Shadow Ball |
| Master LeagueBest | #185 | 65.5 | Shadow Claw, Brutal Swing, Shadow Ball |
Best Moveset for Dhelmise in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
The recommended PvP moveset for Dhelmise is Shadow Claw with Brutal Swing and Shadow Ball.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Dhelmise in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
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
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged 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 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: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Dhelmise PvP Move Counts
Shadow Claw → Brutal Swing
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Shadow Claw → Shadow Ball
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dhelmise Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Dhelmise wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Dhelmise Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Dhelmise's Ghost/Grass typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark1.6×
- fire1.6×
- 1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- ice1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.391×
- normal0.391×
- electric0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ground0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Dhelmise in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Dhelmise in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Dhelmise's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
22% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
61% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Resisted
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Super Effective
88% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Resisted
60% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
110% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
62% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Resisted
27% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
73% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
29% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
89% HP
Ratings are shown from Dhelmise's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Dhelmise.
Best Teammates for Dhelmise in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Dhelmise should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Dhelmise's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Dhelmise's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Dhelmise's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Dhelmise's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Dhelmise's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Dhelmise
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 1,500 | 19 | 1,655,174 |
| #2 | 1/15/12 | 1,498 | 19 | 1,646,886 | |
| #3 | 0/14/14 | 1,496 | 19 | 1,646,642 | |
| #4 | 0/14/15 | 1,500 | 19 | 1,646,642 | |
| #5 | 1/13/14 | 1,499 | 19 | 1,645,140 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,494 | 33 | 3,557,390 |
| #2 | 1/14/15 | 2,498 | 33 | 3,554,242 | |
| #3 | 0/13/12 | 2,500 | 34 | 3,551,028 | |
| #4 | 0/13/14 | 2,494 | 33.5 | 3,548,645 | |
| #5 | 1/15/14 | 2,498 | 33 | 3,547,138 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,335 | 50 | 5,333,617 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,321 | 50 | 5,312,110 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,326 | 50 | 5,306,124 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,326 | 50 | 5,299,644 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,308 | 50 | 5,290,604 |
Dhelmise Stats in Pokémon GO
Dhelmise's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Dhelmise 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 19
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 135.7
- Defense
- 113
- HP
- 108
Ultra League
Dhelmise 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 33
- CP
- 2,494
- Attack
- 174.7
- Defense
- 145.5
- HP
- 140
Master League
Dhelmise 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,335
- Attack
- 208.4
- Defense
- 163
- HP
- 157
Dhelmise Evolution
Dhelmise has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Dhelmise in Pokémon GO PvP
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Dhelmise Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Dhelmise in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dhelmise's recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Brutal Swing and Shadow Ball.
Is Dhelmise good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dhelmise is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #185.
What counters Dhelmise in Pokémon GO PvP?
Xerneas, Kyogre and Dialga (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Dhelmise in Master League.
What is Dhelmise weak to in Pokémon GO?
Dhelmise is weak to Dark (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ice (1.6×).