Ultra League PvP guide
Drifblim (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Drifblim (Shadow) is a Ghost/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #234. Its recommended PvP moveset is Hex with Shadow Ball and Icy Wind.
Ultra League
#234
Viable pick
Type
Ghost/Flying
Best Fast Move
Hex
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,693
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT DRIFBLIM (SHADOW)
Is Drifblim (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Drifblim (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #234.
Drifblim (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #290.
Drifblim (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #290 | 80.1 | Astonish, Icy Wind, Shadow Ball |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #234 | 81.1 | Hex, Shadow Ball, Icy Wind |
Best Moveset for Drifblim (Shadow) 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 · 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: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Drifblim (Shadow) is Hex with Shadow Ball and Icy Wind.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Drifblim (Shadow) 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 · 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: 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 · 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 · 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
Drifblim (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Hex → Shadow Ball
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Hex → Icy Wind
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Drifblim (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Drifblim (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Virizion759
- Jellicent658
- Corviknight641
- Snorlax562
Difficult Matchups
- Feraligatr270
- Mimikyu285
- Tinkaton342
- Florges391
- Empoleon496
Drifblim (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Drifblim (Shadow)'s Ghost/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark1.6×
- electric1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- ice1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.244×
- bug0.391×
- ground0.391×
- normal0.391×
- grass0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Drifblim (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Drifblim (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Drifblim (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Super Effective
68% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Super Effective
68% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
51% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
65% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
13% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
27% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
Ratings are shown from Drifblim (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Drifblim (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Drifblim (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Drifblim (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Drifblim (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Drifblim (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Drifblim (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Drifblim (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Drifblim (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/12 | 1,500 | 24 | 1,912,177 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 1,499 | 24 | 1,904,776 | |
| #3 | 0/15/11 | 1,498 | 24 | 1,903,157 | |
| #4 | 1/13/14 | 1,500 | 24 | 1,898,847 | |
| #5 | 1/14/11 | 1,500 | 24 | 1,897,374 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 2,499 | 50 | 4,097,168 |
| #2 | 1/15/13 | 2,492 | 50 | 4,082,214 | |
| #3 | 1/15/14 | 2,496 | 50 | 4,082,214 | |
| #4 | 2/15/14 | 2,494 | 49.5 | 4,080,416 | |
| #5 | 2/15/15 | 2,498 | 49.5 | 4,080,416 |
Drifblim (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Drifblim (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Drifblim (Shadow) 0/15/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 117.8
- Defense
- 76.6
- HP
- 212
Ultra League
Drifblim (Shadow) 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 152.1
- Defense
- 98.3
- HP
- 274
Drifblim (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Drifblim (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Ghost typing · Same Hex fast move · Master League #47
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Shares Ghost typing · Same Hex fast move · Master League #279
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More PoGoCoach tools
Drifblim (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Drifblim (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Drifblim (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Hex with Shadow Ball and Icy Wind.
Is Drifblim (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Drifblim (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #234.
What counters Drifblim (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Feraligatr, Mimikyu and Tinkaton are among the strongest current counters to Drifblim (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Drifblim (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Drifblim (Shadow) is weak to Dark (1.6×), Electric (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).