Master League PvP guide
Hariyama (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Hariyama (Shadow) is a Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #211. Its recommended PvP moveset is Force Palm with Upper Hand and Heavy Slam.
Master League
#211
Viable pick
Type
Fighting
Best Fast Move
Force Palm
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,198
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT HARIYAMA (SHADOW)
Is Hariyama (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Hariyama (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #211.
Hariyama (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #343 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #421.
Hariyama (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #421 | 77.1 | Force Palm, Upper Hand, Heavy Slam |
| Ultra League | #343 | 77.5 | Force Palm, Upper Hand, Heavy Slam |
| Master LeagueBest | #211 | 61.5 | Force Palm, Upper Hand, Heavy Slam |
Best Moveset for Hariyama (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
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: 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: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Hariyama (Shadow) is Force Palm with Upper Hand and Heavy Slam.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Hariyama (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Fast Move · STAB
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 Moves
Charged Move · STAB
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: 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: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
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: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Hariyama (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Force Palm → Upper Hand
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Force Palm → Heavy Slam
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Hariyama (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Hariyama (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Hariyama (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Hariyama (Shadow)'s Fighting typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fairy1.6×
- 1.6×
- psychic1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.625×
- dark0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Hariyama (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Hariyama (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Hariyama (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
61% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
104% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
78% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
87% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
71% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
59% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
101% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
79% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
95% HP
Ratings are shown from Hariyama (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Hariyama (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Hariyama (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Hariyama (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Hariyama (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Hariyama (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Hariyama (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Hariyama (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Hariyama (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 Hariyama (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/13 | 1,497 | 20 | 1,794,918 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 1,500 | 20 | 1,794,918 | |
| #3 | 0/13/15 | 1,496 | 20 | 1,790,368 | |
| #4 | 0/15/10 | 1,496 | 20 | 1,789,697 | |
| #5 | 0/15/11 | 1,498 | 20 | 1,789,697 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 2,500 | 36 | 3,876,642 |
| #2 | 0/14/15 | 2,498 | 36.5 | 3,873,137 | |
| #3 | 0/15/13 | 2,499 | 36.5 | 3,871,400 | |
| #4 | 0/14/11 | 2,500 | 37 | 3,870,260 | |
| #5 | 1/13/15 | 2,500 | 36.5 | 3,861,265 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,198 | 50 | 5,427,353 |
| #2 | 15/15/14 | 3,193 | 50 | 5,406,950 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 3,184 | 50 | 5,403,124 | |
| #4 | 15/15/13 | 3,188 | 50 | 5,386,546 | |
| #5 | 15/14/15 | 3,186 | 50 | 5,385,281 |
Hariyama (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Hariyama (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Hariyama (Shadow) 0/14/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 20
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 124.9
- Defense
- 76.5
- HP
- 188
Ultra League
Hariyama (Shadow) 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 36
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 161.2
- Defense
- 99
- HP
- 243
Master League
Hariyama (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,198
- Attack
- 188.2
- Defense
- 108.4
- HP
- 266
Hariyama (Shadow) Evolution
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Hariyama (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Hariyama (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Hariyama (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Force Palm with Upper Hand and Heavy Slam.
Is Hariyama (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Hariyama (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #211.
What counters Hariyama (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Xerneas, Palkia (Origin) and Zekrom are among the strongest current counters to Hariyama (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Hariyama (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Hariyama (Shadow) is weak to Fairy (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×).