Master League PvP guide
Marshadow Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Marshadow is a Fighting/Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #19. Its recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Close Combat and Ice Punch.
Master League
#19
Meta staple
Type
Fighting/Ghost
Best Fast Move
Shadow Claw
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,217
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT MARSHADOW
Is Marshadow Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Marshadow is currently one of the strongest options in Master League where it is ranked #19.
Marshadow is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #274.
Marshadow PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #274 | 80.1 | Shadow Claw, Close Combat, Thunder Punch |
| Master LeagueBest | #19 | 90.6 | Shadow Claw, Close Combat, Ice Punch |
Best Moveset for Marshadow in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
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
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Marshadow is Shadow Claw with Close Combat and Ice Punch.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Marshadow in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
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
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move
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: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move
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: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
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
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Marshadow PvP Move Counts
Shadow Claw → Close Combat
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Shadow Claw → Ice Punch
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Marshadow Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Marshadow wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Marshadow Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Marshadow's Fighting/Ghost typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fairy1.6×
- 1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- psychic1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.391×
- fighting0.391×
- normal0.391×
- poison0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Marshadow in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Marshadow in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Marshadow's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
18% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
78% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
66% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Fusion Flarefire
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
- Draco Meteordragon
Charged Move
Neutral
89% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
76% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
59% HP
Ratings are shown from Marshadow's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Marshadow.
Best Teammates for Marshadow in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Marshadow should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 3 of Marshadow's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Marshadow'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 Marshadow
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/12 | 2,498 | 25 | 3,521,243 |
| #2 | 0/11/15 | 2,497 | 25 | 3,516,987 | |
| #3 | 0/15/11 | 2,499 | 25 | 3,514,268 | |
| #4 | 1/10/15 | 2,500 | 25 | 3,512,695 | |
| #5 | 0/12/14 | 2,497 | 25 | 3,510,603 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,217 | 50 | 7,538,650 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,202 | 50 | 7,511,726 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 4,207 | 50 | 7,501,876 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 4,208 | 50 | 7,498,119 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,187 | 50 | 7,484,802 |
Marshadow Stats in Pokémon GO
Marshadow's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Ultra League
Marshadow 0/14/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 25
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 177
- Defense
- 136.3
- HP
- 146
Master League
Marshadow 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,217
- Attack
- 235.3
- Defense
- 172.3
- HP
- 186
Marshadow Evolution
Marshadow has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Marshadow in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Fighting / Ghost typing · Also runs Ice Punch · Great League #25
Same Fighting / Ghost typing · Also runs Ice Punch · Great League #34
Shares Fighting typing · Same Shadow Claw fast move · Master League #126
Shares Fighting typing · Same Shadow Claw fast move · Master League #201
Shares Ghost typing · Same Shadow Claw fast move · Master League #18
Shares Ghost typing · Same Shadow Claw fast move · Master League #15
More PoGoCoach tools
Marshadow Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Marshadow in Pokémon GO PvP?
Marshadow's recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Close Combat and Ice Punch.
Is Marshadow good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Marshadow is currently one of the strongest options in Master League, where it is ranked #19.
What counters Marshadow in Pokémon GO PvP?
Xerneas, Zekrom and Reshiram are among the strongest current counters to Marshadow in Master League.
What is Marshadow weak to in Pokémon GO?
Marshadow is weak to Fairy (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×).