Master League PvP guide
Hoopa (Unbound) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Hoopa (Unbound) is a Psychic/Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #243. Its recommended PvP moveset is Confusion with Dark Pulse and Shadow Ball.
Master League
#243
Viable pick
Type
Psychic/Dark
Best Fast Move
Confusion
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,530
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 (UNBOUND)
Is Hoopa (Unbound) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Hoopa (Unbound) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #243.
Hoopa (Unbound) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #830 | 49.8 | Confusion, Dark Pulse, Shadow Ball |
| Master LeagueBest | #243 | 58.6 | Confusion, Dark Pulse, Shadow Ball |
Best Moveset for Hoopa (Unbound) in Pokémon GO PvP
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 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: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
The recommended PvP moveset for Hoopa (Unbound) is Confusion with Dark Pulse and Shadow Ball.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Hoopa (Unbound) 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 · 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: 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: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged 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
Hoopa (Unbound) PvP Move Counts
Confusion → Dark Pulse
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Confusion → Shadow Ball
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Hoopa (Unbound) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Hoopa (Unbound) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Hoopa (Unbound) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Hoopa (Unbound)'s Psychic/Dark typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug2.56×
- fairy1.6×
Resistant to
- psychic0.244×
Best Counters to Hoopa (Unbound) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Hoopa (Unbound) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Hoopa (Unbound)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
103% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
59% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
92% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
69% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
90% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
70% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
84% HP
Ratings are shown from Hoopa (Unbound)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Hoopa (Unbound).
Best Teammates for Hoopa (Unbound) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Hoopa (Unbound) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Hoopa (Unbound)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Hoopa (Unbound)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Hoopa (Unbound)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Hoopa (Unbound)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Hoopa (Unbound)'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 (Unbound)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/13 | 2,498 | 23 | 3,129,106 |
| #2 | 0/13/15 | 2,499 | 23 | 3,124,766 | |
| #3 | 1/14/13 | 2,500 | 23 | 3,123,928 | |
| #4 | 0/14/13 | 2,492 | 23 | 3,113,916 | |
| #5 | 0/14/14 | 2,499 | 23 | 3,113,916 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 4,517 | 50 | 7,444,803 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 4,530 | 50 | 7,444,803 | |
| #3 | 14/15/14 | 4,504 | 50 | 7,421,966 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 4,516 | 50 | 7,421,966 | |
| #5 | 15/14/14 | 4,506 | 50 | 7,408,663 |
Hoopa (Unbound) Stats in Pokémon GO
Hoopa (Unbound)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Ultra League
Hoopa (Unbound) 0/15/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 199.2
- Defense
- 132
- HP
- 119
Master League
Hoopa (Unbound) 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,517
- Attack
- 273.9
- Defense
- 173.1
- HP
- 157
Hoopa (Unbound) Evolution
Hoopa (Unbound) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Hoopa (Unbound) in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Psychic typing · Same Confusion fast move · Master League #296
Shares Psychic typing · Same Confusion fast move · Ultra League #70
Same Dark / Psychic typing
Same Dark / Psychic typing
Same Dark / Psychic typing · Great League #43
Same Dark / Psychic typing · Mega Great League #36
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Hoopa (Unbound) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Hoopa (Unbound) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Hoopa (Unbound)'s recommended PvP moveset is Confusion with Dark Pulse and Shadow Ball.
Is Hoopa (Unbound) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Hoopa (Unbound) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #243.
What counters Hoopa (Unbound) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dialga (Origin), Xerneas and Palkia (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Hoopa (Unbound) in Master League.
What is Hoopa (Unbound) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Hoopa (Unbound) is weak to Bug (2.56×), Fairy (1.6×).