Ultra League PvP guide
Grumpig (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Grumpig (Shadow) is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #109. Its recommended PvP moveset is Psywave with Dynamic Punch and Shadow Ball.
Ultra League
#109
Viable pick
Type
Psychic
Best Fast Move
Psywave
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,679
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT GRUMPIG (SHADOW)
Is Grumpig (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Grumpig (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #109.
Grumpig (Shadow) is also a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #188.
Grumpig (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #188 | 83.1 | Psywave, Dynamic Punch, Mirror Coat |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #109 | 85.6 | Psywave, Dynamic Punch, Shadow Ball |
Best Moveset for Grumpig (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, 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, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
The recommended PvP moveset for Grumpig (Shadow) is Psywave with Dynamic Punch and Shadow Ball.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Grumpig (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
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 · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Grumpig (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Psywave → Dynamic Punch
12 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Psywave → Shadow Ball
13 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Grumpig (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Grumpig (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Skeledirge786
- Virizion713
- Snorlax672
- Seismitoad640
- Empoleon625
Difficult Matchups
- Corviknight331
- Tinkaton359
- Florges409
- Feraligatr459
Grumpig (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Grumpig (Shadow)'s Psychic typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- dark1.6×
- ghost1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.625×
- psychic0.625×
Best Counters to Grumpig (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Grumpig (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Grumpig (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
27% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
60% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
30% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
25% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Super Effective
39% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
Ratings are shown from Grumpig (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Grumpig (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Grumpig (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Grumpig (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Grumpig (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Grumpig (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Grumpig (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Grumpig (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 Grumpig (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/14/15 | 1,499 | 24 | 1,993,969 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 1,494 | 24 | 1,992,190 | |
| #3 | 1/15/14 | 1,499 | 24 | 1,988,886 | |
| #4 | 2/12/15 | 1,500 | 24 | 1,985,705 | |
| #5 | 2/15/12 | 1,500 | 24 | 1,985,409 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 3/14/15 | 2,500 | 50 | 4,268,721 |
| #2 | 2/15/15 | 2,491 | 50 | 4,265,199 | |
| #3 | 3/15/14 | 2,500 | 50 | 4,264,912 | |
| #4 | 3/13/15 | 2,493 | 50 | 4,247,589 | |
| #5 | 2/14/15 | 2,485 | 50 | 4,244,188 |
Grumpig (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Grumpig (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Grumpig (Shadow) 1/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 112.6
- Defense
- 132.2
- HP
- 134
Ultra League
Grumpig (Shadow) 3/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 146.2
- Defense
- 169.7
- HP
- 172
Grumpig (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Grumpig (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Grumpig (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Grumpig (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Grumpig (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Psywave with Dynamic Punch and Shadow Ball.
Is Grumpig (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Grumpig (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #109.
What counters Grumpig (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Corviknight, Tinkaton and Florges are among the strongest current counters to Grumpig (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Grumpig (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Grumpig (Shadow) is weak to Bug (1.6×), Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×).