Master League PvP guide
Groudon (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Groudon (Shadow) is a Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #53. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Fire Punch and Precipice Blades.
Master League
#53
Strong pick
Type
Ground
Best Fast Move
Dragon Tail
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,652
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT GROUDON (SHADOW)
Is Groudon (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Groudon (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #53.
Groudon (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #990 | 58.4 | Mud Shot, Precipice Blades, Fire Punch |
| Ultra League | #684 | 64.0 | Mud Shot, Precipice Blades, Fire Punch |
| Master LeagueBest | #53 | 83.2 | Dragon Tail, Fire Punch, Precipice Blades |
Best Moveset for Groudon (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
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
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: 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 Groudon (Shadow) is Dragon Tail with Fire Punch and Precipice Blades.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Groudon (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
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: 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
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: 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: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Groudon (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Dragon Tail → Fire Punch
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Tail → Precipice Blades
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Groudon (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Groudon (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Groudon (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Groudon (Shadow)'s Ground typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- grass1.6×
- ice1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.391×
- poison0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Groudon (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Groudon (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Groudon (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
56% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
60% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
51% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
90% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
51% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
67% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Resisted
22% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Fusion Flarefire
Charged Move
Neutral
51% HP
- Ice Burnice
Charged Move
Super Effective
131% HP
Ratings are shown from Groudon (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Groudon (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Groudon (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Groudon (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 3 of Groudon (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Groudon (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Groudon (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Groudon (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Groudon (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 Groudon (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/13 | 1,497 | 13.5 | 1,691,460 |
| #2 | 0/15/14 | 1,500 | 13.5 | 1,691,460 | |
| #3 | 1/14/13 | 1,499 | 13.5 | 1,690,738 | |
| #4 | 0/14/13 | 1,494 | 13.5 | 1,684,499 | |
| #5 | 0/14/14 | 1,497 | 13.5 | 1,684,499 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/13 | 2,495 | 22.5 | 3,635,355 |
| #2 | 0/15/14 | 2,500 | 22.5 | 3,635,355 | |
| #3 | 1/14/13 | 2,499 | 22.5 | 3,633,804 | |
| #4 | 0/13/15 | 2,496 | 22.5 | 3,631,561 | |
| #5 | 1/12/15 | 2,500 | 22.5 | 3,629,887 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 4,642 | 50 | 8,997,828 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 4,652 | 50 | 8,997,828 | |
| #3 | 14/15/14 | 4,626 | 50 | 8,966,257 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 4,636 | 50 | 8,966,257 | |
| #5 | 15/14/14 | 4,632 | 50 | 8,960,800 |
Groudon (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Groudon (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Groudon (Shadow) 0/15/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 13.5
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 132.5
- Defense
- 119.3
- HP
- 107
Ultra League
Groudon (Shadow) 0/15/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 22.5
- CP
- 2,495
- Attack
- 171.1
- Defense
- 154
- HP
- 138
Master League
Groudon (Shadow) 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,642
- Attack
- 239.5
- Defense
- 204.2
- HP
- 184
Groudon (Shadow) Evolution
Groudon (Shadow) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
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Groudon (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Groudon (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Groudon (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Fire Punch and Precipice Blades.
Is Groudon (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Groudon (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #53.
What counters Groudon (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Lunala and Dialga (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Groudon (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Groudon (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Groudon (Shadow) is weak to Grass (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Water (1.6×).