Ultra League PvP guide
Heliolisk (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Heliolisk (Shadow) is a Electric/Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #699. Its recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with Breaking Swipe and Parabolic Charge.
Ultra League
#699
Niche
Type
Electric/Normal
Best Fast Move
Volt Switch
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,939
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT HELIOLISK (SHADOW)
Is Heliolisk (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Heliolisk (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #699.
Heliolisk (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1001 | 57.8 | Volt Switch, Breaking Swipe, Parabolic Charge |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #699 | 63.0 | Volt Switch, Breaking Swipe, Parabolic Charge |
Best Moveset for Heliolisk (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged 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 · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
The recommended PvP moveset for Heliolisk (Shadow) is Volt Switch with Breaking Swipe and Parabolic Charge.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Heliolisk (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast 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
Fast Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Moves
Charged 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: 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
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Heliolisk (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Volt Switch → Breaking Swipe
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Volt Switch → Parabolic Charge
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Heliolisk (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Heliolisk (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Mimikyu748
- Jellicent693
- Feraligatr631
- Corviknight605
- Empoleon580
Difficult Matchups
Heliolisk (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Heliolisk (Shadow)'s Electric/Normal typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting1.6×
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- ghost0.391×
- electric0.625×
- 0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Heliolisk (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Heliolisk (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Heliolisk (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
79% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
66% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
106% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
54% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
72% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
51% HP
Ratings are shown from Heliolisk (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Heliolisk (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Heliolisk (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Heliolisk (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Heliolisk (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Heliolisk (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Heliolisk (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Heliolisk (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Heliolisk (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 Heliolisk (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,494 | 21.5 | 1,645,232 |
| #2 | 1/14/15 | 1,497 | 21.5 | 1,643,713 | |
| #3 | 2/13/15 | 1,500 | 21.5 | 1,642,112 | |
| #4 | 0/10/13 | 1,499 | 22 | 1,637,507 | |
| #5 | 1/15/14 | 1,497 | 21.5 | 1,637,298 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/14 | 2,497 | 42.5 | 3,544,978 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 2,495 | 42 | 3,542,256 | |
| #3 | 1/14/15 | 2,500 | 42 | 3,538,986 | |
| #4 | 0/15/13 | 2,496 | 42.5 | 3,538,626 | |
| #5 | 1/15/15 | 2,491 | 41.5 | 3,536,268 |
Heliolisk (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Heliolisk (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Heliolisk (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 21.5
- CP
- 1,494
- Attack
- 135.6
- Defense
- 113.4
- HP
- 107
Ultra League
Heliolisk (Shadow) 0/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 42.5
- CP
- 2,497
- Attack
- 175.8
- Defense
- 146.1
- HP
- 138
Heliolisk (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Heliolisk (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Ultra League #608
Shares Electric typing · Electric-type fast move · Mega Great League #209
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Master League #352
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Great League #363
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Great League #382
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Mega Ultra League #173
More PoGoCoach tools
Heliolisk (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Heliolisk (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Heliolisk (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with Breaking Swipe and Parabolic Charge.
Is Heliolisk (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Heliolisk (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #699.
What counters Heliolisk (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zygarde (Complete Forme), Virizion and Snorlax are among the strongest current counters to Heliolisk (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Heliolisk (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Heliolisk (Shadow) is weak to Fighting (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).