Master League PvP guide
Garchomp (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Garchomp (Shadow) is a Dragon/Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #26. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Twister and Earth Power.
Master League
#26
Strong pick
Type
Dragon/Ground
Best Fast Move
Dragon Tail
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,479
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT GARCHOMP (SHADOW)
Is Garchomp (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Garchomp (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #26.
Garchomp (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #342 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #483.
Garchomp (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #483 | 75.6 | Dragon Tail, Twister, Sand Tomb |
| Ultra League | #342 | 77.5 | Dragon Tail, Sand Tomb, Twister |
| Master LeagueBest | #26 | 88.8 | Dragon Tail, Twister, Earth Power |
Best Moveset for Garchomp (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast 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: 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 Garchomp (Shadow) is Dragon Tail with Twister and Earth Power.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Garchomp (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast 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
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: 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
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
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: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Garchomp (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Dragon Tail → Twister
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Tail → Earth Power
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Garchomp (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Garchomp (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Garchomp (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Garchomp (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 Garchomp (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Garchomp (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Garchomp (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Scratchnormal
Fast Move
Neutral
- Ice Punchice
Charged Move
Super Effective
70% HP
- High Horsepowerground
Charged Move
Neutral
55% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
81% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
97% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
69% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Super Effective
116% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
78% HP
Ratings are shown from Garchomp (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Garchomp (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Garchomp (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Garchomp (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 2 of Garchomp (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 Garchomp (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 1,495 | 14 | 1,709,104 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 1,498 | 14 | 1,709,104 | |
| #3 | 1/14/14 | 1,498 | 14 | 1,707,404 | |
| #4 | 2/13/14 | 1,500 | 14 | 1,705,641 | |
| #5 | 1/15/12 | 1,495 | 14 | 1,702,036 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/13 | 2,499 | 23.5 | 3,693,062 |
| #2 | 0/15/12 | 2,500 | 23.5 | 3,688,137 | |
| #3 | 0/12/15 | 2,497 | 23.5 | 3,679,818 | |
| #4 | 1/15/10 | 2,500 | 23.5 | 3,679,414 | |
| #5 | 0/13/13 | 2,493 | 23.5 | 3,675,221 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,479 | 50 | 8,634,173 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,463 | 50 | 8,602,890 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 4,470 | 50 | 8,593,637 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 4,468 | 50 | 8,592,663 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,447 | 50 | 8,571,607 |
Garchomp (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Garchomp (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Garchomp (Shadow) 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 14
- CP
- 1,495
- Attack
- 130.5
- Defense
- 104
- HP
- 126
Ultra League
Garchomp (Shadow) 0/14/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 169
- Defense
- 134
- HP
- 163
Master League
Garchomp (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,479
- Attack
- 231.9
- Defense
- 174.8
- HP
- 213
Garchomp (Shadow) Evolution
Shadow Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO. You have to purify Garchomp (Shadow) first, and the purified Pokémon can then Mega Evolve into Garchomp (Mega). Purifying removes the Shadow attack bonus, so the Mega form never keeps Shadow stats.
Pokémon Similar to Garchomp (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Shares Ground typing · Same Dragon Tail fast move · Master League #53
Shares Dragon typing · Same Dragon Tail fast move · Ultra League #91
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Garchomp (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Garchomp (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Garchomp (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Twister and Earth Power.
Is Garchomp (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Garchomp (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #26.
What counters Garchomp (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ursaluna, Xerneas and Palkia (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Garchomp (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Garchomp (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Garchomp (Shadow) is weak to Ice (2.56×), Dragon (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×).