Ultra League PvP guide
Honchkrow (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Honchkrow (Shadow) is a Dark/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #273. Its recommended PvP moveset is Peck with Brave Bird and Dark Pulse.
Ultra League
#273
Situational
Type
Dark/Flying
Best Fast Move
Peck
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,065
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT HONCHKROW (SHADOW)
Is Honchkrow (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Honchkrow (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #273.
Honchkrow (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #571 | 73.1 | Peck, Brave Bird, Dark Pulse |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #273 | 80.1 | Peck, Brave Bird, Dark Pulse |
Best Moveset for Honchkrow (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, 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
The recommended PvP moveset for Honchkrow (Shadow) is Peck with Brave Bird and Dark Pulse.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Honchkrow (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, 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: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, 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: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Honchkrow (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Peck → Brave Bird
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Peck → Dark Pulse
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Honchkrow (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Honchkrow (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Skeledirge640
- Snorlax610
- Jellicent567
- Virizion540
Difficult Matchups
- Empoleon161
- Florges195
- Feraligatr223
- Tinkaton280
- Corviknight378
Honchkrow (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Honchkrow (Shadow)'s Dark/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- fairy1.6×
- ice1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- ground0.391×
- psychic0.391×
- dark0.625×
- ghost0.625×
- grass0.625×
Best Counters to Honchkrow (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Honchkrow (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Honchkrow (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
72% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
53% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
96% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Resisted
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
71% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Super Effective
106% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
102% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
21% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Resisted
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
65% HP
Ratings are shown from Honchkrow (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Honchkrow (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Honchkrow (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Honchkrow (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Honchkrow (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Honchkrow (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Honchkrow (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Honchkrow (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Honchkrow (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 Honchkrow (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,495 | 20.5 | 1,520,946 |
| #2 | 1/15/14 | 1,498 | 20.5 | 1,516,673 | |
| #3 | 1/14/15 | 1,495 | 20.5 | 1,514,263 | |
| #4 | 0/14/7 | 1,500 | 21 | 1,512,887 | |
| #5 | 2/15/12 | 1,498 | 20.5 | 1,512,313 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,499 | 38.5 | 3,277,255 |
| #2 | 1/15/13 | 2,499 | 38.5 | 3,273,144 | |
| #3 | 0/15/11 | 2,496 | 39 | 3,265,860 | |
| #4 | 1/14/15 | 2,499 | 38.5 | 3,262,854 | |
| #5 | 2/15/14 | 2,496 | 38 | 3,262,578 |
Honchkrow (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Honchkrow (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Honchkrow (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 20.5
- CP
- 1,495
- Attack
- 147
- Defense
- 71.4
- HP
- 145
Ultra League
Honchkrow (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 38.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 190
- Defense
- 92.3
- HP
- 187
Honchkrow (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Honchkrow (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Dark / Flying typing · Also runs Dark Pulse · Master League #38
Same Dark / Flying typing · Also runs Brave Bird · Mega Ultra League #7
Shares Flying typing · Same Peck fast move · Mega Ultra League #127
Shares Flying typing · Same Peck fast move · Mega Great League #358
Same Dark / Flying typing · Also runs Dark Pulse · Mega Great League #49
Shares Flying typing · Same Peck fast move · Ultra League #126
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Honchkrow (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Honchkrow (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Honchkrow (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Peck with Brave Bird and Dark Pulse.
Is Honchkrow (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Honchkrow (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #273.
What counters Honchkrow (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Empoleon, Florges and Feraligatr are among the strongest current counters to Honchkrow (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Honchkrow (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Honchkrow (Shadow) is weak to Electric (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).