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Necrozma (Dusk Mane) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Necrozma (Dusk Mane) is a Psychic/Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #22. Its recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Dark Pulse and Sunsteel Strike.

Master League

#22

Meta staple

Type

Psychic/Steel

Best Fast Move

Shadow Claw

Charged Moves

Dark PulseSunsteel Strike

Max CP

4,634

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT NECROZMA (DUSK MANE)

Is Necrozma (Dusk Mane) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Necrozma (Dusk Mane) is currently one of the strongest options in Master League where it is ranked #22.

Necrozma (Dusk Mane) PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Ultra League#54370.8Shadow Claw, Dark Pulse, Sunsteel Strike
Master LeagueBest#2290.3Shadow Claw, Dark Pulse, Sunsteel Strike

Best Moveset for Necrozma (Dusk Mane) in Pokémon GO PvP

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

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

Sunsteel Strike
steel

Charged Move · STAB

DMG135Energy cost65

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 (Dusk Mane) is Shadow Claw with Dark Pulse and Sunsteel Strike.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Necrozma (Dusk Mane) in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Metal Claw
steel

Fast Move · STAB

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 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

Shadow ClawRecommended
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 Head
steel

Charged Move · STAB

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

Sunsteel StrikeRecommended
steel

Charged Move · STAB

DMG135Energy cost65

Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock

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

Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water

Necrozma (Dusk Mane) PvP Move Counts

Shadow Claw → Dark Pulse

6 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

6656

Shadow Claw → Sunsteel Strike

9 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

9888

Necrozma (Dusk Mane) Battle Guide

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

Necrozma (Dusk Mane) Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Necrozma (Dusk Mane)'s Psychic/Steel typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • dark1.6×
  • fire1.6×
  • ghost1.6×
  • ground1.6×

Resistant to

  • poison0.391×
  • psychic0.391×
  • dragon0.625×
  • fairy0.625×
  • flying0.625×
  • grass0.625×
  • ice0.625×
  • normal0.625×
  • rock0.625×
  • steel0.625×

Best Counters to Necrozma (Dusk Mane) in Pokémon GO PvP

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

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Fusion Flarefire

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    72% HP

  • Ice Burnice

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    45% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Fusion Flarefire

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    77% HP

  • Draco Meteordragon

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    51% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Taildragon

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Crunchdark

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    34% HP

  • Bulldozeground

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    47% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Waterfallwater

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Avalancheice

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    25% HP

  • Origin Pulsewater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    68% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Aqua Tailwater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    31% HP

  • Spacial Renddragon

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    33% HP

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

Best Teammates for Necrozma (Dusk Mane) in Pokémon GO PvP

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

Covers 4 of Necrozma (Dusk Mane)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 2 of Necrozma (Dusk Mane)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Necrozma (Dusk Mane)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Necrozma (Dusk Mane)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Necrozma (Dusk Mane)'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 (Dusk Mane)

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Ultra League#10/15/152,49922.53,554,547
#20/14/152,49422.53,539,422
#31/13/152,49822.53,537,019
#40/15/142,49422.53,528,411
#52/15/122,50022.53,527,562
Master League#115/15/154,634508,721,515
#214/15/154,618508,691,647
#315/14/154,624508,684,402
#415/15/144,623508,673,062
#513/15/154,602508,661,779

Necrozma (Dusk Mane) Stats in Pokémon GO

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

Ultra League

Necrozma (Dusk Mane) 0/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
22.5
CP
2,499
Attack
175.5
Defense
148.9
HP
136

Master League

Necrozma (Dusk Mane) 15/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
50
CP
4,634
Attack
245.4
Defense
197.5
HP
180

Necrozma (Dusk Mane) Evolution

Necrozma (Dusk Mane) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.

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Necrozma (Dusk Mane) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is the best moveset for Necrozma (Dusk Mane) in Pokémon GO PvP?

Necrozma (Dusk Mane)'s recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Dark Pulse and Sunsteel Strike.

Is Necrozma (Dusk Mane) good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Necrozma (Dusk Mane) is currently one of the strongest options in Master League, where it is ranked #22.

What counters Necrozma (Dusk Mane) in Pokémon GO PvP?

Kyurem (White), Reshiram and Zygarde (Complete Forme) are among the strongest current counters to Necrozma (Dusk Mane) in Master League.

What is Necrozma (Dusk Mane) weak to in Pokémon GO?

Necrozma (Dusk Mane) is weak to Dark (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).