Ultra League PvP guide
Infernape (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Infernape (Shadow) is a Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #712. Its recommended PvP moveset is Fire Spin with Close Combat and Blast Burn.
Ultra League
#712
Niche
Type
Fire/Fighting
Best Fast Move
Fire Spin
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,033
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT INFERNAPE (SHADOW)
Is Infernape (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Infernape (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #712.
Infernape (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #965 | 59.3 | Fire Spin, Close Combat, Blast Burn |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #712 | 62.2 | Fire Spin, Close Combat, Blast Burn |
Best Moveset for Infernape (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Infernape (Shadow) is Fire Spin with Close Combat and Blast Burn.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Infernape (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
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
Infernape (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Fire Spin → Close Combat
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Fire Spin → Blast Burn
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Infernape (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Infernape (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Forretress827
- Bellibolt753
- Ninetales581
- Virizion525
- Melmetal516
Difficult Matchups
- Florges272
- Corviknight282
- Empoleon291
- Tinkaton384
Infernape (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Infernape (Shadow)'s Fire/Fighting typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- 1.6×
- ground1.6×
- psychic1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.391×
- dark0.625×
- fire0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Infernape (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Infernape (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Infernape (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
58% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
51% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Super Effective
62% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
35% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
98% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Super Effective
71% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Resisted
23% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
78% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
54% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
71% HP
Ratings are shown from Infernape (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Infernape (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Infernape (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Infernape (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Infernape (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Infernape (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Infernape (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Infernape (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Infernape (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 Infernape (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 1,499 | 21 | 1,650,852 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 1,499 | 21 | 1,647,192 | |
| #3 | 0/15/12 | 1,496 | 21 | 1,643,365 | |
| #4 | 0/15/13 | 1,500 | 21 | 1,643,365 | |
| #5 | 1/14/12 | 1,498 | 21 | 1,640,823 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/14 | 2,500 | 39.5 | 3,558,088 |
| #2 | 2/15/15 | 2,500 | 39 | 3,548,341 | |
| #3 | 0/12/14 | 2,500 | 40.5 | 3,548,108 | |
| #4 | 0/13/15 | 2,498 | 40 | 3,547,361 | |
| #5 | 0/14/14 | 2,499 | 40 | 3,546,113 |
Infernape (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Infernape (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Infernape (Shadow) 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 21
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 135.9
- Defense
- 100.4
- HP
- 121
Ultra League
Infernape (Shadow) 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 39.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 175.6
- Defense
- 130.7
- HP
- 155
Infernape (Shadow) Evolution
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Infernape (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Infernape (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Infernape (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Fire Spin with Close Combat and Blast Burn.
Is Infernape (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Infernape (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #712.
What counters Infernape (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Florges, Corviknight and Empoleon are among the strongest current counters to Infernape (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Infernape (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Infernape (Shadow) is weak to Flying (1.6×), Ground (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×), Water (1.6×).