Great League PvP guide
Gligar (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Gligar (Shadow) is a Ground/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #120. Its recommended PvP moveset is Wing Attack with Night Slash and Dig.
Great League
#120
Viable pick
Type
Ground/Flying
Best Fast Move
Wing Attack
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,099
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT GLIGAR (SHADOW)
Is Gligar (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Gligar (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #120.
Gligar (Shadow) can evolve into Gliscor (Shadow), which is a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #241, and is also ranked #269 in Master League and #324 in Great League.
Gligar (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #120 | 85.4 | Wing Attack, Night Slash, Dig |
| Ultra League | #723 | 60.9 | Wing Attack, Night Slash, Aerial Ace |
Best Moveset for Gligar (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
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 Gligar (Shadow) is Wing Attack with Night Slash and Dig.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Gligar (Shadow) 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 · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, 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
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Gligar (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Wing Attack → Night Slash
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Wing Attack → Dig
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Gligar (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Gligar (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Gligar (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Gligar (Shadow)'s Ground/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ice2.56×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- ground0.391×
- bug0.625×
- electric0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Gligar (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Gligar (Shadow) in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Gligar (Shadow)'s league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Neutral
- Divewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
48% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Neutral
48% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Scratchnormal
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
37% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
15% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
68% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
14% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Mud Shotground
Fast Move
Resisted
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
58% HP
- Stone Edgerock
Charged Move
Neutral
55% HP
Ratings are shown from Gligar (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Gligar (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Gligar (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Gligar (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Gligar (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Gligar (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Gligar (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Gligar (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 Gligar (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/12 | 1,500 | 33 | 2,095,589 |
| #2 | 0/15/14 | 1,496 | 32.5 | 2,094,835 | |
| #3 | 0/15/15 | 1,500 | 32.5 | 2,094,835 | |
| #4 | 1/15/15 | 1,499 | 32 | 2,092,616 | |
| #5 | 1/13/14 | 1,499 | 32.5 | 2,088,283 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,099 | 50 | 3,307,997 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 2,094 | 50 | 3,291,374 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 2,086 | 50 | 3,287,061 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 2,093 | 50 | 3,285,796 | |
| #5 | 15/13/15 | 2,089 | 50 | 3,274,751 |
Gligar (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Gligar (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Gligar (Shadow) 0/15/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 33
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 107.2
- Defense
- 149.2
- HP
- 131
Ultra League
Gligar (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,099
- Attack
- 132.8
- Defense
- 167.2
- HP
- 149
Gligar (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Gligar (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Ground / Flying typing · Same Wing Attack fast move · Mega Ultra League #175
Same Ground / Flying typing · Similar charged move types · Master League #99
Same Ground / Flying typing · Similar charged move types · Master League #102
Shares Flying typing · Same Wing Attack fast move · Great League #1018
Shares Flying typing · Same Wing Attack fast move · Great League #970
Shares Flying typing · Same Wing Attack fast move · Master League #340
More PoGoCoach tools
Gligar (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Gligar (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Gligar (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Wing Attack with Night Slash and Dig.
Is Gligar (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Gligar (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #120.
What counters Gligar (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Mimikyu, Cramorant and Vigoroth are among the strongest current counters to Gligar (Shadow) in Great League.
What is Gligar (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Gligar (Shadow) is weak to Ice (2.56×), Water (1.6×).