Great League PvP guide
Herdier Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Herdier is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #857. Its recommended PvP moveset is Take Down with Thunderbolt and Dig.
Great League
#857
Niche
Type
Normal
Best Fast Move
Take Down
Charged Moves
Max CP
1,789
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT HERDIER
Is Herdier Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Herdier is currently a niche PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #857.
Herdier can evolve into Stoutland, which is a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #336, and is also ranked #347 in Master League.
Herdier PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #857 | 64.2 | Take Down, Thunderbolt, Dig |
Best Moveset for Herdier in Pokémon GO PvP
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
Charged 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
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
The recommended PvP moveset for Herdier is Take Down with Thunderbolt and Dig.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Herdier in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast 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
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
Charged Moves
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: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged 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
Herdier PvP Move Counts
Take Down → Thunderbolt
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Take Down → Dig
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Herdier Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Herdier wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Herdier Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Herdier's Normal typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting1.6×
Resistant to
- ghost0.391×
Best Counters to Herdier in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Herdier in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Herdier's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
68% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
72% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Resisted
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Resisted
18% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Neutral
- Divewater
Charged Move
Neutral
30% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Neutral
48% HP
Ratings are shown from Herdier's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Herdier.
Best Teammates for Herdier in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Herdier should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Herdier
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 1,499 | 43 | 1,909,077 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 1,498 | 43.5 | 1,907,810 | |
| #3 | 1/15/13 | 1,500 | 43.5 | 1,907,533 | |
| #4 | 0/15/13 | 1,499 | 44 | 1,906,194 | |
| #5 | 0/14/14 | 1,498 | 44 | 1,906,004 |
Herdier Stats in Pokémon GO
Herdier's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Herdier 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 43
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 117.6
- Defense
- 113.5
- HP
- 143
Herdier Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Herdier in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Normal typing · Same Take Down fast move · Ultra League #420
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Same Normal typing · Same Take Down fast move · Great League #159
Same Normal typing · Same Take Down fast move · Ultra League #665
Shares Normal typing · Same Take Down fast move · Great League #791
Shares Normal typing · Same Take Down fast move · Great League #734
More PoGoCoach tools
Herdier Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Herdier in Pokémon GO PvP?
Herdier's recommended PvP moveset is Take Down with Thunderbolt and Dig.
Is Herdier good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Herdier is currently a niche PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #857.
What counters Herdier in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tinkaton, Melmetal and Mimikyu are among the strongest current counters to Herdier in Great League.
What is Herdier weak to in Pokémon GO?
Herdier is weak to Fighting (1.6×).