Master League PvP guide
Kingambit Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Kingambit is a Dark/Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #79. Its recommended PvP moveset is Low Kick with Foul Play and Iron Head.
Master League
#79
Strong pick
Type
Dark/Steel
Best Fast Move
Low Kick
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,086
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT KINGAMBIT
Is Kingambit Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kingambit is currently a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #79.
Kingambit is also a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #185 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #387.
Kingambit PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #387 | 78.1 | Low Kick, Foul Play, Iron Head |
| Ultra League | #185 | 82.4 | Low Kick, Foul Play, Iron Head |
| Master LeagueBest | #79 | 79.0 | Low Kick, Foul Play, Iron Head |
Best Moveset for Kingambit in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
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: 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: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Kingambit is Low Kick with Foul Play and Iron Head.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Kingambit in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
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: 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: 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: 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: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Kingambit PvP Move Counts
Low Kick → Foul Play
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Low Kick → Iron Head
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Kingambit Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Kingambit wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Kingambit Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Kingambit's Dark/Steel typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting2.56×
- fire1.6×
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- psychic0.244×
- poison0.391×
- dark0.625×
- dragon0.625×
- 0.625×
- ghost0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- normal0.625×
- rock0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Kingambit in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Kingambit in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Kingambit's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
132% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Resisted
39% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
19% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
83% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
30% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Resisted
32% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
101% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
24% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
66% HP
Ratings are shown from Kingambit's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Kingambit.
Best Teammates for Kingambit in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Kingambit should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 3 of Kingambit's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Kingambit's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Kingambit's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Kingambit's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Kingambit'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 Kingambit
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/13 | 1,499 | 15.5 | 1,793,990 |
| #2 | 0/13/15 | 1,498 | 15.5 | 1,791,752 | |
| #3 | 1/15/11 | 1,499 | 15.5 | 1,787,116 | |
| #4 | 0/14/13 | 1,496 | 15.5 | 1,785,761 | |
| #5 | 0/14/14 | 1,499 | 15.5 | 1,785,761 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/10 | 2,499 | 26 | 3,851,749 |
| #2 | 0/12/13 | 2,497 | 26 | 3,846,228 | |
| #3 | 0/13/12 | 2,498 | 26 | 3,840,264 | |
| #4 | 0/14/10 | 2,493 | 26 | 3,834,080 | |
| #5 | 0/14/11 | 2,499 | 26 | 3,834,080 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,086 | 50 | 7,827,837 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,070 | 50 | 7,796,897 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 4,076 | 50 | 7,791,930 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 4,077 | 50 | 7,788,893 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,053 | 50 | 7,765,957 |
Kingambit Stats in Pokémon GO
Kingambit's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Kingambit 0/15/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 15.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 125.2
- Defense
- 114.7
- HP
- 125
Ultra League
Kingambit 0/15/10 (Best IV)
- Level
- 26
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 162.1
- Defense
- 148.5
- HP
- 160
Master League
Kingambit 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,086
- Attack
- 212.6
- Defense
- 183.2
- HP
- 201
Kingambit Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Kingambit in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Dark typing · Fighting-type fast move · Master League #357
Shares Dark typing · Also runs Foul Play · Great League #24
Shares Dark typing · Also runs Foul Play · Master League #78
Shares Dark typing · Fighting-type fast move · Ultra League #182
Shares Steel typing · Also runs Iron Head · Mega Master League #23
Shares Steel typing · Also runs Iron Head · Mega Master League #27
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Kingambit Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Kingambit in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kingambit's recommended PvP moveset is Low Kick with Foul Play and Iron Head.
Is Kingambit good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kingambit is currently a strong PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #79.
What counters Kingambit in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zacian (Crowned Sword), Melmetal and Palkia (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Kingambit in Master League.
What is Kingambit weak to in Pokémon GO?
Kingambit is weak to Fighting (2.56×), Fire (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).