Great League PvP guide
Gabite (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Gabite (Shadow) is a Dragon/Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #538. Its recommended PvP moveset is Mud Shot with Twister and Dig.
Great League
#538
Niche
Type
Dragon/Ground
Best Fast Move
Mud Shot
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,119
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT GABITE (SHADOW)
Is Gabite (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Gabite (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #538.
Gabite (Shadow) can evolve into Garchomp (Shadow), which is a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #26, and is also ranked #342 in Ultra League and #483 in Great League.
Gabite (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #538 | 73.8 | Mud Shot, Twister, Dig |
| Ultra League | #740 | 59.9 | Mud Shot, Twister, Dig |
Best Moveset for Gabite (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: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
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 Gabite (Shadow) is Mud Shot with Twister and Dig.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Gabite (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
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
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
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
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: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Gabite (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Mud Shot → Twister
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Mud Shot → Dig
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Gabite (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Gabite (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Gabite (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Gabite (Shadow)'s Dragon/Ground typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ice2.56×
- dragon1.6×
- fairy1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.244×
- fire0.625×
- poison0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Gabite (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Gabite (Shadow) in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Gabite (Shadow)'s league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Neutral
- Divewater
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Neutral
67% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
63% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
121% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
86% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Resisted
34% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Scratchnormal
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
53% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Mud Shotground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
- Stone Edgerock
Charged Move
Resisted
48% HP
Ratings are shown from Gabite (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Gabite (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Gabite (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Gabite (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Gabite (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Gabite (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 Gabite (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 1,498 | 31 | 1,769,423 |
| #2 | 1/15/15 | 1,498 | 30.5 | 1,765,129 | |
| #3 | 0/14/10 | 1,500 | 32 | 1,759,118 | |
| #4 | 0/12/15 | 1,498 | 31.5 | 1,758,624 | |
| #5 | 0/13/14 | 1,499 | 31.5 | 1,758,435 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,119 | 50 | 2,846,814 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 2,107 | 50 | 2,831,590 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 2,113 | 50 | 2,828,328 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 2,111 | 50 | 2,826,480 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 2,096 | 50 | 2,816,367 |
Gabite (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Gabite (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Gabite (Shadow) 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 31
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 126.9
- Defense
- 103.3
- HP
- 135
Ultra League
Gabite (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,119
- Attack
- 157.1
- Defense
- 117.6
- HP
- 154
Gabite (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Gabite (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Dragon / Ground typing · Also runs Twister · Master League #31
Same Ground / Dragon typing · Also runs Twister · Mega Ultra League #188
Same Ground / Dragon typing · Also runs Twister · Ultra League #315
Same Ground / Dragon typing · Similar charged move types · Great League #641
Same Ground / Dragon typing · Similar charged move types · Great League #668
Same Dragon / Ground typing · Similar charged move types · Master League #124
More PoGoCoach tools
Gabite (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Gabite (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Gabite (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Mud Shot with Twister and Dig.
Is Gabite (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Gabite (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #538.
What counters Gabite (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Cramorant, Mimikyu and Altaria are among the strongest current counters to Gabite (Shadow) in Great League.
What is Gabite (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Gabite (Shadow) is weak to Ice (2.56×), Dragon (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×).