Master League PvP guide
Haxorus (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Haxorus (Shadow) is a Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #157. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Night Slash and Dragon Claw.
Master League
#157
Viable pick
Type
Dragon
Best Fast Move
Dragon Tail
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,062
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT HAXORUS (SHADOW)
Is Haxorus (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Haxorus (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #157.
Haxorus (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #566 | 73.2 | Dragon Tail, Night Slash, Surf |
| Ultra League | #518 | 71.9 | Dragon Tail, Night Slash, Dragon Claw |
| Master LeagueBest | #157 | 68.8 | Dragon Tail, Night Slash, Dragon Claw |
Best Moveset for Haxorus (Shadow) 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
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
The recommended PvP moveset for Haxorus (Shadow) is Dragon Tail with Night Slash and Dragon Claw.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Haxorus (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast 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
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 Moves
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 · 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: 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: 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: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Haxorus (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Dragon Tail → Night Slash
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Tail → Dragon Claw
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Haxorus (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Haxorus (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Haxorus (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Haxorus (Shadow)'s Dragon typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dragon1.6×
- fairy1.6×
- ice1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- fire0.625×
- grass0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Haxorus (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Haxorus (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Haxorus (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
67% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
116% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
87% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
105% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Resisted
31% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
139% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
207% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
73% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Resisted
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Super Effective
104% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Resisted
70% HP
Ratings are shown from Haxorus (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Haxorus (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Haxorus (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Haxorus (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Haxorus (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Haxorus (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Haxorus (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Haxorus (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Haxorus (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 Haxorus (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/13 | 1,499 | 15.5 | 1,505,030 |
| #2 | 0/12/15 | 1,499 | 15.5 | 1,503,301 | |
| #3 | 1/11/15 | 1,500 | 15.5 | 1,500,396 | |
| #4 | 0/15/11 | 1,496 | 15.5 | 1,498,431 | |
| #5 | 0/15/12 | 1,500 | 15.5 | 1,498,431 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 2,495 | 25.5 | 3,225,577 |
| #2 | 3/15/13 | 2,500 | 25.5 | 3,223,790 | |
| #3 | 2/14/15 | 2,497 | 25.5 | 3,219,586 | |
| #4 | 0/13/11 | 2,496 | 26 | 3,217,870 | |
| #5 | 1/15/8 | 2,499 | 26 | 3,214,655 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,062 | 50 | 6,553,746 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,048 | 50 | 6,531,827 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 4,051 | 50 | 6,518,699 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 4,052 | 50 | 6,514,266 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,035 | 50 | 6,509,908 |
Haxorus (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Haxorus (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Haxorus (Shadow) 0/14/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 15.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 149.4
- Defense
- 97.8
- HP
- 103
Ultra League
Haxorus (Shadow) 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 25.5
- CP
- 2,495
- Attack
- 192.3
- Defense
- 126.1
- HP
- 133
Master League
Haxorus (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,062
- Attack
- 251.2
- Defense
- 157.1
- HP
- 166
Haxorus (Shadow) Evolution
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Haxorus (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Haxorus (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Haxorus (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Night Slash and Dragon Claw.
Is Haxorus (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Haxorus (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #157.
What counters Haxorus (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Xerneas, Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Palkia (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Haxorus (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Haxorus (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Haxorus (Shadow) is weak to Dragon (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Ice (1.6×).