Master League PvP guide
Magnezone (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Magnezone (Shadow) is a Electric/Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #181. Its recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with Wild Charge and Mirror Shot.
Master League
#181
Viable pick
Type
Electric/Steel
Best Fast Move
Volt Switch
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,623
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT MAGNEZONE (SHADOW)
Is Magnezone (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Magnezone (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #181.
Magnezone (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #282 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #388.
Magnezone (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #388 | 78.1 | Volt Switch, Wild Charge, Mirror Shot |
| Ultra League | #282 | 79.8 | Volt Switch, Wild Charge, Mirror Shot |
| Master LeagueBest | #181 | 66.1 | Volt Switch, Wild Charge, Mirror Shot |
Best Moveset for Magnezone (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
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 Magnezone (Shadow) is Volt Switch with Wild Charge and Mirror Shot.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Magnezone (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
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: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Moves
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 · 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 · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Magnezone (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Volt Switch → Wild Charge
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Volt Switch → Mirror Shot
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Magnezone (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Magnezone (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Magnezone (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Magnezone (Shadow)'s Electric/Steel typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ground2.56×
- fighting1.6×
- fire1.6×
Resistant to
- 0.391×
- poison0.391×
- steel0.391×
- bug0.625×
- dragon0.625×
- electric0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- normal0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Magnezone (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Magnezone (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Magnezone (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Resisted
54% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Resisted
45% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
96% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
41% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Fusion Flarefire
Charged Move
Super Effective
106% HP
- Ice Burnice
Charged Move
Resisted
66% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Resisted
73% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
26% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
66% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
34% HP
Ratings are shown from Magnezone (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Magnezone (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Magnezone (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Magnezone (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Magnezone (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Magnezone (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Magnezone (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Magnezone (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Magnezone (Shadow)'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 Magnezone (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 1,500 | 17.5 | 1,685,106 |
| #2 | 0/15/13 | 1,499 | 17.5 | 1,684,214 | |
| #3 | 0/12/15 | 1,497 | 17.5 | 1,677,376 | |
| #4 | 1/11/15 | 1,500 | 17.5 | 1,676,661 | |
| #5 | 0/14/13 | 1,496 | 17.5 | 1,676,558 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,498 | 29 | 3,631,150 |
| #2 | 1/15/13 | 2,495 | 29 | 3,619,195 | |
| #3 | 2/14/13 | 2,500 | 29 | 3,617,818 | |
| #4 | 0/14/15 | 2,492 | 29 | 3,614,645 | |
| #5 | 1/13/15 | 2,497 | 29 | 3,613,258 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,623 | 50 | 6,170,375 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,609 | 50 | 6,145,986 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,615 | 50 | 6,142,328 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,613 | 50 | 6,131,074 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,594 | 50 | 6,121,598 |
Magnezone (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Magnezone (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Magnezone (Shadow) 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 17.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 133
- Defense
- 121.8
- HP
- 104
Ultra League
Magnezone (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 29
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 171.2
- Defense
- 158.3
- HP
- 134
Master League
Magnezone (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,623
- Attack
- 212.6
- Defense
- 184.9
- HP
- 157
Magnezone (Shadow) Evolution
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Magnezone (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Magnezone (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Magnezone (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with Wild Charge and Mirror Shot.
Is Magnezone (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Magnezone (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #181.
What counters Magnezone (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zekrom, Xerneas and Kyurem (White) are among the strongest current counters to Magnezone (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Magnezone (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Magnezone (Shadow) is weak to Ground (2.56×), Fighting (1.6×), Fire (1.6×).