Ultra League PvP guide
Granbull (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Granbull (Shadow) is a Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #711. Its recommended PvP moveset is Charm with Close Combat and Crunch.
Ultra League
#711
Niche
Type
Fairy
Best Fast Move
Charm
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,885
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT GRANBULL (SHADOW)
Is Granbull (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Granbull (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #711.
Granbull (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #934 | 60.6 | Charm, Close Combat, Crunch |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #711 | 62.2 | Charm, Close Combat, Crunch |
Best Moveset for Granbull (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
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: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
The recommended PvP moveset for Granbull (Shadow) is Charm with Close Combat and Crunch.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Granbull (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast 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
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Fast 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 Moves
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: 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: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Granbull (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Charm → Close Combat
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Charm → Crunch
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Granbull (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Granbull (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
- Corviknight147
- Tinkaton160
- Empoleon174
- Snorlax277
- Florges332
Granbull (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Granbull (Shadow)'s Fairy typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- poison1.6×
- steel1.6×
Resistant to
- dragon0.391×
- bug0.625×
- dark0.625×
- fighting0.625×
Best Counters to Granbull (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Granbull (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Granbull (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
85% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
132% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
59% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Neutral
63% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
Ratings are shown from Granbull (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Granbull (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Granbull (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Granbull (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Granbull (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Granbull (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Granbull (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Granbull (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 Granbull (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,498 | 22 | 1,689,035 |
| #2 | 1/14/15 | 1,500 | 22 | 1,685,379 | |
| #3 | 0/14/15 | 1,493 | 22 | 1,677,467 | |
| #4 | 0/15/14 | 1,495 | 22 | 1,676,884 | |
| #5 | 1/13/15 | 1,495 | 22 | 1,673,756 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 2,500 | 44 | 3,637,755 |
| #2 | 0/15/11 | 2,498 | 44.5 | 3,619,374 | |
| #3 | 0/15/13 | 2,494 | 44 | 3,617,432 | |
| #4 | 0/15/15 | 2,490 | 43.5 | 3,615,377 | |
| #5 | 0/14/12 | 2,495 | 44.5 | 3,614,892 |
Granbull (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Granbull (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Granbull (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 22
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 132.8
- Defense
- 91.5
- HP
- 139
Ultra League
Granbull (Shadow) 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 44
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 171.8
- Defense
- 118.3
- HP
- 179
Granbull (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Granbull (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Fairy typing · Same Charm fast move · Mega Great League #91
Same Fairy typing · Same Charm fast move · Mega Great League #359
Same Fairy typing · Fairy-type fast move · Master League #7
Shares Fairy typing · Also runs Close Combat · Master League #2
Shares Fairy typing · Fairy-type fast move · Mega Ultra League #97
Shares Fairy typing · Fairy-type fast move · Mega Ultra League #90
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Granbull (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Granbull (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Granbull (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Charm with Close Combat and Crunch.
Is Granbull (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Granbull (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #711.
What counters Granbull (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Corviknight, Tinkaton and Empoleon are among the strongest current counters to Granbull (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Granbull (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Granbull (Shadow) is weak to Poison (1.6×), Steel (1.6×).