Master League PvP guide
Gholdengo Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Gholdengo is a Steel/Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #47. Its recommended PvP moveset is Hex with Shadow Ball and Focus Blast.
Master League
#47
Strong pick
Type
Steel/Ghost
Best Fast Move
Hex
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,976
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT GHOLDENGO
Is Gholdengo Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Gholdengo is currently a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #47.
Gholdengo is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #310.
Gholdengo PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #669 | 70.7 | Hex, Shadow Ball, Power Gem |
| Ultra League | #310 | 78.9 | Hex, Shadow Ball, Power Gem |
| Master LeagueBest | #47 | 83.9 | Hex, Shadow Ball, Focus Blast |
Best Moveset for Gholdengo in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
The recommended PvP moveset for Gholdengo is Hex with Shadow Ball and Focus Blast.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Gholdengo in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
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
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Gholdengo PvP Move Counts
Hex → Shadow Ball
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Hex → Focus Blast
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Gholdengo Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Gholdengo wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Gholdengo Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Gholdengo's Steel/Ghost typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark1.6×
- fire1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- normal0.244×
- poison0.244×
- bug0.391×
- dragon0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- 0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- rock0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Gholdengo in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Gholdengo in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Gholdengo's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Fusion Flarefire
Charged Move
Super Effective
82% HP
- Ice Burnice
Charged Move
Resisted
51% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
28% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
77% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Resisted
56% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
32% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Resisted
42% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
55% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Resisted
38% HP
Ratings are shown from Gholdengo's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Gholdengo.
Best Teammates for Gholdengo in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Gholdengo should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 3 of Gholdengo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Gholdengo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Gholdengo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Gholdengo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Gholdengo'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 Gholdengo
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/10 | 1,500 | 16 | 1,666,831 |
| #2 | 0/13/12 | 1,499 | 16 | 1,665,176 | |
| #3 | 0/11/14 | 1,499 | 16 | 1,663,233 | |
| #4 | 5/15/15 | 1,499 | 15.5 | 1,661,378 | |
| #5 | 0/14/10 | 1,496 | 16 | 1,658,700 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/12 | 2,496 | 26.5 | 3,591,292 |
| #2 | 1/14/12 | 2,499 | 26.5 | 3,587,955 | |
| #3 | 0/12/15 | 2,495 | 26.5 | 3,586,883 | |
| #4 | 1/11/15 | 2,498 | 26.5 | 3,583,289 | |
| #5 | 1/15/11 | 2,500 | 26.5 | 3,581,016 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,976 | 50 | 7,034,047 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,961 | 50 | 7,007,702 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,966 | 50 | 6,999,734 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,967 | 50 | 6,995,398 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,946 | 50 | 6,981,357 |
Gholdengo Stats in Pokémon GO
Gholdengo's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Gholdengo 0/15/10 (Best IV)
- Level
- 16
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 134.7
- Defense
- 109.5
- HP
- 113
Ultra League
Gholdengo 0/15/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 26.5
- CP
- 2,496
- Attack
- 173.3
- Defense
- 141
- HP
- 147
Master League
Gholdengo 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,976
- Attack
- 224.4
- Defense
- 172.3
- HP
- 182
Gholdengo Evolution
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Gholdengo Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Gholdengo in Pokémon GO PvP?
Gholdengo's recommended PvP moveset is Hex with Shadow Ball and Focus Blast.
Is Gholdengo good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Gholdengo is currently a strong PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #47.
What counters Gholdengo in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kyurem (White), Kyogre and Dialga (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Gholdengo in Master League.
What is Gholdengo weak to in Pokémon GO?
Gholdengo is weak to Dark (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).