Ultra League PvP guide
Kingler (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Kingler (Shadow) is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #659. Its recommended PvP moveset is Mud Shot with Crabhammer and Vise Grip.
Ultra League
#659
Niche
Type
Water
Best Fast Move
Mud Shot
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,198
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT KINGLER (SHADOW)
Is Kingler (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kingler (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #659.
Kingler (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1017 | 56.8 | Bubble, Crabhammer, Vise Grip |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #659 | 65.2 | Mud Shot, Crabhammer, Vise Grip |
Best Moveset for Kingler (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Kingler (Shadow) is Mud Shot with Crabhammer and Vise Grip.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Kingler (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Fast Move
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
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, 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
Kingler (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Mud Shot → Crabhammer
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Mud Shot → Vise Grip
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Kingler (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Kingler (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Skeledirge834
- Talonflame834
Difficult Matchups
- Corviknight305
- Florges335
- Tinkaton373
- Empoleon436
Kingler (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Kingler (Shadow)'s Water typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- grass1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Kingler (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Kingler (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Kingler (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
38% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Resisted
26% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
56% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
60% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Resisted
42% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
Ratings are shown from Kingler (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Kingler (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Kingler (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Kingler (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Kingler (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Kingler (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Kingler (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Kingler (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Kingler (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 Kingler (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/9/15 | 1,498 | 20 | 1,562,308 |
| #2 | 0/13/12 | 1,499 | 20 | 1,561,965 | |
| #3 | 0/15/10 | 1,497 | 20 | 1,561,280 | |
| #4 | 1/8/15 | 1,500 | 20 | 1,560,560 | |
| #5 | 1/14/10 | 1,500 | 20 | 1,559,786 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,491 | 35.5 | 3,381,517 |
| #2 | 0/15/13 | 2,495 | 36 | 3,379,617 | |
| #3 | 1/14/15 | 2,495 | 35.5 | 3,378,282 | |
| #4 | 1/14/13 | 2,499 | 36 | 3,376,384 | |
| #5 | 2/13/15 | 2,499 | 35.5 | 3,374,903 |
Kingler (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Kingler (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Kingler (Shadow) 0/9/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 20
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 143.4
- Defense
- 113.5
- HP
- 96
Ultra League
Kingler (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 35.5
- CP
- 2,491
- Attack
- 183.5
- Defense
- 149.8
- HP
- 123
Kingler (Shadow) Evolution
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Kingler (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Kingler (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kingler (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Mud Shot with Crabhammer and Vise Grip.
Is Kingler (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kingler (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #659.
What counters Kingler (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zygarde (Complete Forme), Corviknight and Florges are among the strongest current counters to Kingler (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Kingler (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Kingler (Shadow) is weak to Electric (1.6×), Grass (1.6×).