Great League PvP guide
Marowak (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Marowak (Shadow) is a Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #79. Its recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Bone Club and Rock Slide.
Great League
#79
Strong pick
Type
Ground
Best Fast Move
Mud Slap
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,075
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT MAROWAK (SHADOW)
Is Marowak (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Marowak (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #79.
Marowak (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #79 | 88.0 | Mud Slap, Bone Club, Rock Slide |
| Ultra League | #681 | 64.2 | Mud Slap, Bone Club, Rock Slide |
Best Moveset for Marowak (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
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: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Marowak (Shadow) is Mud Slap with Bone Club and Rock Slide.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Marowak (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
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 Moves
Charged Move · STAB
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: 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: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Marowak (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Mud Slap → Bone Club
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Mud Slap → Rock Slide
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Marowak (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Marowak (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Marowak (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Marowak (Shadow)'s Ground typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- grass1.6×
- ice1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.391×
- poison0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Marowak (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Marowak (Shadow) in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Marowak (Shadow)'s league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Neutral
- Divewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
49% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Emberfire
Fast Move
Neutral
- Weather Ball (Fire)fire
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
- Energy Ballgrass
Charged Move
Super Effective
74% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
55% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Mud Shotground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
59% HP
- Stone Edgerock
Charged Move
Resisted
35% HP
Ratings are shown from Marowak (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Marowak (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Marowak (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Marowak (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 4 of Marowak (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Marowak (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Marowak (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Marowak (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Marowak (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Marowak (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/14 | 1,500 | 33.5 | 2,072,400 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 1,496 | 33 | 2,066,370 | |
| #3 | 0/15/13 | 1,499 | 33.5 | 2,066,362 | |
| #4 | 2/15/14 | 1,500 | 32.5 | 2,062,083 | |
| #5 | 0/13/14 | 1,496 | 33.5 | 2,062,038 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 2,069 | 50 | 3,204,426 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 2,075 | 50 | 3,204,426 | |
| #3 | 15/14/14 | 2,064 | 50 | 3,188,484 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 2,070 | 50 | 3,188,484 | |
| #5 | 14/15/14 | 2,056 | 50 | 3,184,272 |
Marowak (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Marowak (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Marowak (Shadow) 0/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 33.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 108.4
- Defense
- 150.5
- HP
- 127
Ultra League
Marowak (Shadow) 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,069
- Attack
- 133.6
- Defense
- 168.9
- HP
- 142
Marowak (Shadow) Evolution
Choose one
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Marowak (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Marowak (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Marowak (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Bone Club and Rock Slide.
Is Marowak (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Marowak (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #79.
What counters Marowak (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Cramorant, Ninetales (Shadow) and Mimikyu are among the strongest current counters to Marowak (Shadow) in Great League.
What is Marowak (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Marowak (Shadow) is weak to Grass (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Water (1.6×).