Ultra League PvP guide
Guzzlord Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Guzzlord is a Dark/Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #18. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Brutal Swing and Sludge Bomb.
Ultra League
#18
Meta staple
Type
Dark/Dragon
Best Fast Move
Dragon Tail
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,264
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT GUZZLORD
Is Guzzlord Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Guzzlord is currently one of the strongest options in Ultra League where it is ranked #18.
Guzzlord is also a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #41 and a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #216.
Guzzlord PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #41 | 89.8 | Dragon Tail, Brutal Swing, Sludge Bomb |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #18 | 91.0 | Dragon Tail, Brutal Swing, Sludge Bomb |
| Master League | #216 | 60.7 | Dragon Tail, Brutal Swing, Dragon Claw |
Best Moveset for Guzzlord in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
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 · STAB
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
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Guzzlord is Dragon Tail with Brutal Swing and Sludge Bomb.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Guzzlord in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
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: 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 · STAB
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: 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: 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: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Guzzlord PvP Move Counts
Dragon Tail → Brutal Swing
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Tail → Sludge Bomb
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Guzzlord Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Guzzlord wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Jellicent795
- Skeledirge762
- Feraligatr637
- Snorlax584
- Empoleon537
Difficult Matchups
- Florges59
- Tinkaton109
- Virizion379
- Corviknight435
Guzzlord Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Guzzlord's Dark/Dragon typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fairy2.56×
- bug1.6×
- dragon1.6×
- fighting1.6×
- ice1.6×
Resistant to
- psychic0.391×
- dark0.625×
- electric0.625×
- fire0.625×
- ghost0.625×
- grass0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Guzzlord in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Guzzlord in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Guzzlord's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Resisted
13% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
73% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
48% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
25% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Resisted
17% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
37% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
22% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
31% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Resisted
13% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
27% HP
Ratings are shown from Guzzlord's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Guzzlord.
Best Teammates for Guzzlord in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Guzzlord should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Guzzlord's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Guzzlord'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 Guzzlord
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 1,497 | 19.5 | 2,009,280 |
| #2 | 2/15/11 | 1,499 | 19.5 | 2,004,837 | |
| #3 | 2/15/12 | 1,500 | 19.5 | 2,004,837 | |
| #4 | 2/14/15 | 1,499 | 19.5 | 2,002,193 | |
| #5 | 1/15/13 | 1,494 | 19.5 | 2,001,783 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 2,499 | 35.5 | 4,346,416 |
| #2 | 0/15/13 | 2,496 | 35.5 | 4,333,891 | |
| #3 | 0/15/7 | 2,499 | 36 | 4,329,096 | |
| #4 | 0/14/11 | 2,499 | 36 | 4,328,653 | |
| #5 | 0/13/15 | 2,499 | 36 | 4,327,546 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,264 | 50 | 6,242,132 |
| #2 | 15/15/14 | 3,260 | 50 | 6,225,792 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 3,248 | 50 | 6,211,383 | |
| #4 | 15/15/13 | 3,257 | 50 | 6,209,451 | |
| #5 | 14/15/14 | 3,244 | 50 | 6,195,123 |
Guzzlord Stats in Pokémon GO
Guzzlord's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Guzzlord 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 19.5
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 111.5
- Defense
- 67.2
- HP
- 268
Ultra League
Guzzlord 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 35.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 143.7
- Defense
- 87.2
- HP
- 347
Master League
Guzzlord 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,264
- Attack
- 170.6
- Defense
- 95.8
- HP
- 382
Guzzlord Evolution
Guzzlord has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Guzzlord in Pokémon GO PvP
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Guzzlord Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Guzzlord in Pokémon GO PvP?
Guzzlord's recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Brutal Swing and Sludge Bomb.
Is Guzzlord good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Guzzlord is currently one of the strongest options in Ultra League, where it is ranked #18.
What counters Guzzlord in Pokémon GO PvP?
Florges, Tinkaton and Virizion are among the strongest current counters to Guzzlord in Ultra League.
What is Guzzlord weak to in Pokémon GO?
Guzzlord is weak to Fairy (2.56×), Bug (1.6×), Dragon (1.6×), Fighting (1.6×), Ice (1.6×).