Ultra League PvP guide
Garbodor Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Garbodor is a Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #644. Its recommended PvP moveset is Infestation with Body Slam and Seed Bomb.
Ultra League
#644
Niche
Type
Poison
Best Fast Move
Infestation
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,651
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT GARBODOR
Is Garbodor Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Garbodor is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #644.
Garbodor PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #885 | 63.1 | Infestation, Body Slam, Gunk Shot |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #644 | 65.9 | Infestation, Body Slam, Seed Bomb |
Best Moveset for Garbodor in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
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
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
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
The recommended PvP moveset for Garbodor is Infestation with Body Slam and Seed Bomb.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Garbodor in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
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
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: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
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
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
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Garbodor PvP Move Counts
Infestation → Body Slam
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Infestation → Seed Bomb
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Garbodor Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Garbodor wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Feraligatr568
- Guzzlord553
- Malamar553
- Virizion529
- Muk (Alolan)526
Difficult Matchups
- Corviknight209
- Tinkaton238
- Empoleon281
- Florges318
Garbodor Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Garbodor's Poison typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ground1.6×
- psychic1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- grass0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Garbodor in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Garbodor in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Garbodor's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
27% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
24% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
53% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
48% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
30% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
25% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Resisted
22% HP
Ratings are shown from Garbodor's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Garbodor.
Best Teammates for Garbodor in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Garbodor should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Garbodor's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Garbodor's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Garbodor's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Garbodor's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Garbodor'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 Garbodor
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/13 | 1,500 | 24.5 | 1,876,928 |
| #2 | 0/14/12 | 1,500 | 24.5 | 1,873,446 | |
| #3 | 0/15/10 | 1,497 | 24.5 | 1,869,806 | |
| #4 | 1/15/15 | 1,493 | 24 | 1,869,662 | |
| #5 | 0/11/15 | 1,498 | 24.5 | 1,869,569 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 3/15/15 | 2,488 | 50 | 4,000,074 |
| #2 | 4/14/15 | 2,495 | 50 | 3,999,345 | |
| #3 | 4/15/14 | 2,496 | 50 | 3,998,431 | |
| #4 | 5/15/15 | 2,500 | 49.5 | 3,996,195 | |
| #5 | 6/15/15 | 2,499 | 49 | 3,993,703 |
Garbodor Stats in Pokémon GO
Garbodor's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Garbodor 0/13/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 119.7
- Defense
- 117
- HP
- 134
Ultra League
Garbodor 3/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,488
- Attack
- 154.6
- Defense
- 150.4
- HP
- 172
Garbodor Evolution
A Shadow form of Garbodor also exists in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Garbodor in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Poison typing · Same Infestation fast move · Mega Great League #595
Shares Poison typing · Same Infestation fast move · Ultra League #559
Shares Poison typing · Same Infestation fast move · Ultra League #547
Shares Poison typing · Same Infestation fast move · Great League #528
Same Poison typing · Same Infestation fast move · Mega Great League #139
Same Poison typing · Similar charged move types · Great League #311
More PoGoCoach tools
Garbodor Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Garbodor in Pokémon GO PvP?
Garbodor's recommended PvP moveset is Infestation with Body Slam and Seed Bomb.
Is Garbodor good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Garbodor is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #644.
What counters Garbodor in Pokémon GO PvP?
Corviknight, Zygarde (Complete Forme) and Tinkaton are among the strongest current counters to Garbodor in Ultra League.
What is Garbodor weak to in Pokémon GO?
Garbodor is weak to Ground (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×).