Great League PvP guide
Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) is a Ground/Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #972. Its recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Iron Head and Mud Bomb.
Great League
#972
Niche
Type
Ground/Steel
Best Fast Move
Mud Slap
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,145
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT DUGTRIO (ALOLAN) (SHADOW)
Is Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #972.
Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #972 | 59.0 | Mud Slap, Iron Head, Mud Bomb |
Best Moveset for Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
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: 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: 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 Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) is Mud Slap with Iron Head and Mud Bomb.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
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: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Fast Move · STAB
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 Moves
Charged Move · STAB
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: 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: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Mud Slap → Iron Head
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Mud Slap → Mud Bomb
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Empoleon816
- Tinkaton811
- Clodsire777
- Wigglytuff594
Difficult Matchups
Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow)'s Ground/Steel typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting1.6×
- fire1.6×
- ground1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- poison0.244×
- electric0.391×
- rock0.391×
- bug0.625×
- dragon0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- 0.625×
- normal0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow)'s league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
46% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Super Effective
114% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Resisted
- Divewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
90% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Resisted
57% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
84% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
63% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Emberfire
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Weather Ball (Fire)fire
Charged Move
Super Effective
122% HP
- Energy Ballgrass
Charged Move
Neutral
84% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Resisted
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
49% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
134% HP
Ratings are shown from Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Dugtrio (Alolan) (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 Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/12/15 | 1,499 | 30 | 1,524,652 |
| #2 | 0/12/13 | 1,499 | 30.5 | 1,520,641 | |
| #3 | 1/15/15 | 1,495 | 29.5 | 1,519,350 | |
| #4 | 0/13/14 | 1,497 | 30 | 1,517,872 | |
| #5 | 2/14/15 | 1,498 | 29.5 | 1,517,146 |
Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) 0/12/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 30
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 147.1
- Defense
- 112.7
- HP
- 92
Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Ground / Steel typing · Ground-type fast move · Master League #164
Same Ground / Steel typing · Ground-type fast move · Master League #154
Same Ground / Steel typing · Ground-type fast move · Great League #96
Shares Steel typing · Same Mud Slap fast move · Ultra League #87
Shares Ground typing · Same Mud Slap fast move · Great League #953
Shares Ground typing · Same Mud Slap fast move · Great League #968
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Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Iron Head and Mud Bomb.
Is Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #972.
What counters Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Altaria, Cramorant and Mimikyu are among the strongest current counters to Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) in Great League.
What is Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Dugtrio (Alolan) (Shadow) is weak to Fighting (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Ground (1.6×), Water (1.6×).