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Necrozma Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Necrozma is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #150. Its recommended PvP moveset is Psycho Cut with Dark Pulse and Iron Head.

Master League

#150

Viable pick

Type

Psychic

Best Fast Move

Psycho Cut

Charged Moves

Dark PulseIron Head

Max CP

4,163

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT NECROZMA

Is Necrozma Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Necrozma is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #150.

Necrozma PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Ultra League#63166.6Psycho Cut, Dark Pulse, Iron Head
Master LeagueBest#15069.6Psycho Cut, Dark Pulse, Iron Head

Best Moveset for Necrozma in Pokémon GO PvP

Psycho Cut
psychic

Fast Move · STAB

DMG4Energy+9Turns2DPT2.00EPT4.50

Strong vs: Fighting, Poison

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel

Dark Pulse
dark

Charged Move

DMG80Energy cost45

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting

Iron Head
steel

Charged Move

DMG85Energy cost50

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 Necrozma is Psycho Cut with Dark Pulse and Iron Head.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Necrozma in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Metal Claw
steel

Fast Move

DMG5Energy+7Turns2DPT2.50EPT3.50

Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water

Psycho CutRecommended
psychic

Fast Move · STAB

DMG4Energy+9Turns2DPT2.00EPT4.50

Strong vs: Fighting, Poison

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel

Shadow Claw
ghost

Fast Move

DMG6Energy+8Turns2DPT3.00EPT4.00

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 Moves

Dark PulseRecommended
dark

Charged Move

DMG80Energy cost45

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting

Future Sight
psychic

Charged Move · STAB

DMG110Energy cost65

Strong vs: Fighting, Poison

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel

Iron HeadRecommended
steel

Charged Move

DMG85Energy cost50

Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water

Outrage
dragon

Charged Move

DMG110Energy cost60

Strong vs: Dragon

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Steel

Necrozma PvP Move Counts

Psycho Cut → Dark Pulse

5 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

5555

Psycho Cut → Iron Head

6 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

6656

Necrozma Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Necrozma wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Necrozma Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Necrozma's Psychic typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • bug1.6×
  • dark1.6×
  • ghost1.6×

Resistant to

  • fighting0.625×
  • psychic0.625×

Best Counters to Necrozma in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Necrozma in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Necrozma's league HP.

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Roar of Timedragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    81% HP

  • Iron Headsteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    46% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Metal Clawsteel

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Close Combatfighting

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    35% HP

  • Behemoth Bladesteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    66% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Outragedragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    61% HP

  • Fusion Boltelectric

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    49% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Aqua Tailwater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    32% HP

  • Spacial Renddragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    55% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Waterfallwater

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Avalancheice

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    41% HP

  • Origin Pulsewater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    70% HP

Ratings are shown from Necrozma's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Necrozma.

Best Teammates for Necrozma in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Necrozma should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.

Covers 3 of Necrozma's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Necrozma's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Necrozma's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Necrozma's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Necrozma'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 Necrozma

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Ultra League#11/15/152,492253,683,083
#20/13/112,49825.53,682,461
#32/14/152,496253,680,091
#43/13/152,500253,676,959
#50/14/102,49825.53,676,293
Master League#115/15/154,163507,730,823
#214/15/154,147507,701,760
#315/14/154,153507,694,010
#415/15/144,154507,691,380
#513/15/154,132507,672,697

Necrozma Stats in Pokémon GO

Necrozma's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Ultra League

Necrozma 1/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
25
CP
2,492
Attack
168.3
Defense
140.3
HP
156

Master League

Necrozma 15/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
50
CP
4,163
Attack
223.5
Defense
176.5
HP
196

Necrozma Evolution

Necrozma has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon Similar to Necrozma in Pokémon GO PvP

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Necrozma Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is the best moveset for Necrozma in Pokémon GO PvP?

Necrozma's recommended PvP moveset is Psycho Cut with Dark Pulse and Iron Head.

Is Necrozma good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Necrozma is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #150.

What counters Necrozma in Pokémon GO PvP?

Dialga (Origin), Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Zekrom are among the strongest current counters to Necrozma in Master League.

What is Necrozma weak to in Pokémon GO?

Necrozma is weak to Bug (1.6×), Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×).