Master League PvP guide
Emboar (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Emboar (Shadow) is a Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #208. Its recommended PvP moveset is Low Kick with Blast Burn and Rock Slide.
Master League
#208
Viable pick
Type
Fire/Fighting
Best Fast Move
Low Kick
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,372
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT EMBOAR (SHADOW)
Is Emboar (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Emboar (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #208.
Emboar (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #448.
Emboar (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #569 | 73.1 | Ember, Blast Burn, Heat Wave |
| Ultra League | #448 | 73.6 | Ember, Blast Burn, Rock Slide |
| Master LeagueBest | #208 | 62.0 | Low Kick, Blast Burn, Rock Slide |
Best Moveset for Emboar (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
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
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Emboar (Shadow) is Low Kick with Blast Burn and Rock Slide.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Emboar (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 · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
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: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
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
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Emboar (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Low Kick → Blast Burn
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Low Kick → Rock Slide
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Emboar (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Emboar (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Emboar (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Emboar (Shadow)'s Fire/Fighting typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- 1.6×
- ground1.6×
- psychic1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.391×
- dark0.625×
- fire0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Emboar (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Emboar (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Emboar (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
81% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
88% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
41% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
182% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
75% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
62% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
98% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
80% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
68% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
73% HP
Ratings are shown from Emboar (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Emboar (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Emboar (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Emboar (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 5 of Emboar (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Emboar (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Emboar (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 Emboar (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/9 | 1,498 | 19 | 1,640,219 |
| #2 | 3/15/14 | 1,498 | 18.5 | 1,640,088 | |
| #3 | 3/15/15 | 1,500 | 18.5 | 1,640,088 | |
| #4 | 0/13/11 | 1,499 | 19 | 1,639,741 | |
| #5 | 0/12/13 | 1,500 | 19 | 1,639,104 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 2,498 | 32.5 | 3,554,482 |
| #2 | 1/14/14 | 2,500 | 32.5 | 3,544,469 | |
| #3 | 1/15/15 | 2,494 | 32 | 3,541,064 | |
| #4 | 0/14/12 | 2,500 | 33 | 3,539,047 | |
| #5 | 2/15/14 | 2,499 | 32 | 3,537,450 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 3,365 | 50 | 5,389,339 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 3,372 | 50 | 5,389,339 | |
| #3 | 14/15/14 | 3,352 | 50 | 5,367,782 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 3,358 | 50 | 5,367,782 | |
| #5 | 15/15/13 | 3,359 | 50 | 5,364,273 |
Emboar (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Emboar (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Emboar (Shadow) 0/14/9 (Best IV)
- Level
- 19
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 136.8
- Defense
- 82.1
- HP
- 146
Ultra League
Emboar (Shadow) 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 32.5
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 175.5
- Defense
- 106
- HP
- 191
Master League
Emboar (Shadow) 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,365
- Attack
- 210.1
- Defense
- 119.3
- HP
- 215
Emboar (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Emboar (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Emboar (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Emboar (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Emboar (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Low Kick with Blast Burn and Rock Slide.
Is Emboar (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Emboar (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #208.
What counters Emboar (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Kyogre and Lunala are among the strongest current counters to Emboar (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Emboar (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Emboar (Shadow) is weak to Flying (1.6×), Ground (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×), Water (1.6×).