Ultra League PvP guide
Galvantula (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Galvantula (Shadow) is a Bug/Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #272. Its recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with Lunge and Discharge.
Ultra League
#272
Situational
Type
Bug/Electric
Best Fast Move
Volt Switch
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,494
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT GALVANTULA (SHADOW)
Is Galvantula (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Galvantula (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #272.
Galvantula (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #487.
Galvantula (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #487 | 75.5 | Volt Switch, Discharge, Lunge |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #272 | 80.1 | Volt Switch, Lunge, Discharge |
Best Moveset for Galvantula (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
The recommended PvP moveset for Galvantula (Shadow) is Volt Switch with Lunge and Discharge.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Galvantula (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
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: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Galvantula (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Volt Switch → Lunge
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Volt Switch → Discharge
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Galvantula (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Galvantula (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Corviknight691
- Melmetal608
- Empoleon598
- Jellicent544
- Feraligatr535
Difficult Matchups
Galvantula (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Galvantula (Shadow)'s Bug/Electric typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fire1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- grass0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Galvantula (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Galvantula (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Galvantula (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
57% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Resisted
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Resisted
32% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
27% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Neutral
69% HP
Ratings are shown from Galvantula (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Galvantula (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Galvantula (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Galvantula (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Galvantula (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Galvantula (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Galvantula (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Galvantula (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Galvantula (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Galvantula (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,495 | 25.5 | 1,648,056 |
| #2 | 0/12/13 | 1,500 | 26 | 1,645,126 | |
| #3 | 1/14/15 | 1,497 | 25.5 | 1,644,673 | |
| #4 | 1/15/14 | 1,499 | 25.5 | 1,643,111 | |
| #5 | 2/13/15 | 1,500 | 25.5 | 1,641,176 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,494 | 50 | 3,424,192 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 2,482 | 50 | 3,408,340 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 2,487 | 50 | 3,402,382 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 2,485 | 50 | 3,400,247 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 2,470 | 50 | 3,392,487 |
Galvantula (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Galvantula (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Galvantula (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 25.5
- CP
- 1,495
- Attack
- 135.6
- Defense
- 96.5
- HP
- 126
Ultra League
Galvantula (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,494
- Attack
- 181.5
- Defense
- 120.2
- HP
- 157
Galvantula (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Galvantula (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Bug / Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Master League #209
Same Bug / Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Master League #234
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Ultra League #278
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Ultra League #348
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Great League #382
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Great League #363
More PoGoCoach tools
Galvantula (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Galvantula (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Galvantula (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with Lunge and Discharge.
Is Galvantula (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Galvantula (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #272.
What counters Galvantula (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zygarde (Complete Forme), Tinkaton and Florges are among the strongest current counters to Galvantula (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Galvantula (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Galvantula (Shadow) is weak to Fire (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).