Master League PvP guide
Hoopa Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Hoopa is a Psychic/Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #245. Its recommended PvP moveset is Astonish with Shadow Ball and Psychic.
Master League
#245
Viable pick
Type
Psychic/Ghost
Best Fast Move
Astonish
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,797
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT HOOPA
Is Hoopa Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Hoopa is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #245.
Hoopa PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1124 | 45.2 | Confusion, Shadow Ball, Psychic |
| Ultra League | #746 | 59.1 | Astonish, Shadow Ball, Psychic |
| Master LeagueBest | #245 | 58.4 | Astonish, Shadow Ball, Psychic |
Best Moveset for Hoopa in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Hoopa is Astonish with Shadow Ball and Psychic.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Hoopa in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
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 · STAB
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 Moves
Charged Move · STAB
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: 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: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Hoopa PvP Move Counts
Astonish → Shadow Ball
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Astonish → Psychic
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Hoopa Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Hoopa wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Hoopa Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Hoopa's Psychic/Ghost typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark2.56×
- ghost2.56×
Resistant to
- fighting0.244×
- normal0.391×
- poison0.625×
- psychic0.625×
Best Counters to Hoopa in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Hoopa in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Hoopa's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
71% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
79% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
64% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
13% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
59% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
106% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
60% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
53% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
92% HP
Ratings are shown from Hoopa's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Hoopa.
Best Teammates for Hoopa in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Hoopa should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Hoopa's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Hoopa'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 Hoopa
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,497 | 16.5 | 1,583,466 |
| #2 | 1/14/15 | 1,499 | 16.5 | 1,581,664 | |
| #3 | 0/14/15 | 1,493 | 16.5 | 1,575,628 | |
| #4 | 1/15/14 | 1,499 | 16.5 | 1,573,950 | |
| #5 | 1/13/15 | 1,495 | 16.5 | 1,573,795 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/14 | 2,499 | 27.5 | 3,402,463 |
| #2 | 0/15/14 | 2,489 | 27.5 | 3,389,477 | |
| #3 | 0/15/15 | 2,496 | 27.5 | 3,389,477 | |
| #4 | 1/14/14 | 2,492 | 27.5 | 3,385,619 | |
| #5 | 1/14/15 | 2,499 | 27.5 | 3,385,619 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 3,787 | 50 | 6,180,574 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 3,797 | 50 | 6,180,574 | |
| #3 | 14/15/14 | 3,773 | 50 | 6,158,181 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 3,784 | 50 | 6,158,181 | |
| #5 | 15/14/14 | 3,778 | 50 | 6,149,977 |
Hoopa Stats in Pokémon GO
Hoopa's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Hoopa 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 16.5
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 141.6
- Defense
- 109.6
- HP
- 102
Ultra League
Hoopa 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 27.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 183.5
- Defense
- 141.5
- HP
- 131
Master League
Hoopa 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,787
- Attack
- 231.9
- Defense
- 169.7
- HP
- 157
Hoopa Evolution
Hoopa has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
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Hoopa Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Hoopa in Pokémon GO PvP?
Hoopa's recommended PvP moveset is Astonish with Shadow Ball and Psychic.
Is Hoopa good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Hoopa is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #245.
What counters Hoopa in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Zekrom and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Hoopa in Master League.
What is Hoopa weak to in Pokémon GO?
Hoopa is weak to Dark (2.56×), Ghost (2.56×).