Ultra League PvP guide
Milotic (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Milotic (Shadow) is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #61. Its recommended PvP moveset is Waterfall with Aqua Tail and Wrap.
Ultra League
#61
Strong pick
Type
Water
Best Fast Move
Waterfall
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,398
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT MILOTIC (SHADOW)
Is Milotic (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Milotic (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #61.
Milotic (Shadow) is also a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #160 and a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #161.
Milotic (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #161 | 84.1 | Waterfall, Aqua Tail, Wrap |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #61 | 88.1 | Waterfall, Aqua Tail, Wrap |
| Master League | #160 | 68.2 | Waterfall, Aqua Tail, Wrap |
Best Moveset for Milotic (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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
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 Milotic (Shadow) is Waterfall with Aqua Tail and Wrap.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Milotic (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
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
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
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
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
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Milotic (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Waterfall → Aqua Tail
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Waterfall → Wrap
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Milotic (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Milotic (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Florges672
- Tinkaton660
- Empoleon543
- Corviknight523
Difficult Matchups
- Virizion320
- Jellicent323
- Mimikyu362
- Melmetal414
- Feraligatr424
Milotic (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Milotic (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 Milotic (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Milotic (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Milotic (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Neutral
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Super Effective
52% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Hexghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Surfwater
Charged Move
Resisted
21% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
22% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
37% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Resisted
26% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Resisted
24% HP
Ratings are shown from Milotic (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Milotic (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Milotic (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Milotic (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Milotic (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Milotic (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Milotic (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 Milotic (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/11 | 1,500 | 19 | 2,010,727 |
| #2 | 0/13/13 | 1,500 | 19 | 2,008,644 | |
| #3 | 0/11/15 | 1,500 | 19 | 2,006,301 | |
| #4 | 0/14/11 | 1,497 | 19 | 2,002,134 | |
| #5 | 0/14/12 | 1,500 | 19 | 2,002,134 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 2,498 | 33 | 4,331,926 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 2,498 | 33 | 4,325,450 | |
| #3 | 0/15/13 | 2,498 | 33 | 4,318,759 | |
| #4 | 1/11/15 | 2,500 | 33 | 4,316,950 | |
| #5 | 1/15/11 | 2,500 | 33 | 4,315,865 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,398 | 50 | 6,635,240 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 3,390 | 50 | 6,606,885 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 3,381 | 50 | 6,603,186 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,390 | 50 | 6,601,038 | |
| #5 | 15/13/15 | 3,383 | 50 | 6,578,529 |
Milotic (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Milotic (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Milotic (Shadow) 0/15/11 (Best IV)
- Level
- 19
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 111.8
- Defense
- 136.3
- HP
- 132
Ultra League
Milotic (Shadow) 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 33
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 144
- Defense
- 173.9
- HP
- 173
Master League
Milotic (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,398
- Attack
- 173.9
- Defense
- 196.6
- HP
- 194
Milotic (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Milotic (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Milotic (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Milotic (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Milotic (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Waterfall with Aqua Tail and Wrap.
Is Milotic (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Milotic (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #61.
What counters Milotic (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Virizion, Jellicent and Mimikyu are among the strongest current counters to Milotic (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Milotic (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Milotic (Shadow) is weak to Electric (1.6×), Grass (1.6×).