Ultra League PvP guide
Nidoqueen (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Nidoqueen (Shadow) is a Poison/Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #173. Its recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Poison Fang and Earth Power.
Ultra League
#173
Viable pick
Type
Poison/Ground
Best Fast Move
Mud Slap
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,812
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT NIDOQUEEN (SHADOW)
Is Nidoqueen (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Nidoqueen (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #173.
Nidoqueen (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #293.
Nidoqueen (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #293 | 80.1 | Mud Slap, Earth Power, Poison Fang |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #173 | 82.8 | Mud Slap, Poison Fang, Earth Power |
Best Moveset for Nidoqueen (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: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
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
The recommended PvP moveset for Nidoqueen (Shadow) is Mud Slap with Poison Fang and Earth Power.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Nidoqueen (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
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
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 · STAB
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: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
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: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
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
Nidoqueen (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Mud Slap → Poison Fang
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Mud Slap → Earth Power
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Nidoqueen (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Nidoqueen (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
- Feraligatr251
- Corviknight279
- Empoleon392
- Florges479
Nidoqueen (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Nidoqueen (Shadow)'s Poison/Ground typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ground1.6×
- ice1.6×
- psychic1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.391×
- poison0.391×
- bug0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Nidoqueen (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Nidoqueen (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Nidoqueen (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
70% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Super Effective
65% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
26% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
56% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
71% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
42% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Resisted
23% HP
Ratings are shown from Nidoqueen (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Nidoqueen (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Nidoqueen (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Nidoqueen (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Nidoqueen (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Nidoqueen (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Nidoqueen (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Nidoqueen (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Nidoqueen (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 Nidoqueen (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/12 | 1,499 | 23 | 1,944,483 |
| #2 | 1/15/10 | 1,500 | 23 | 1,941,319 | |
| #3 | 0/12/15 | 1,497 | 23 | 1,940,789 | |
| #4 | 0/13/14 | 1,497 | 23 | 1,937,538 | |
| #5 | 1/13/12 | 1,499 | 23 | 1,934,484 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 2,498 | 47 | 4,195,550 |
| #2 | 0/15/14 | 2,499 | 47 | 4,194,937 | |
| #3 | 0/13/11 | 2,498 | 48 | 4,177,670 | |
| #4 | 0/14/10 | 2,499 | 48 | 4,176,925 | |
| #5 | 0/15/9 | 2,500 | 48 | 4,175,932 |
Nidoqueen (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Nidoqueen (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Nidoqueen (Shadow) 0/15/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 115.3
- Defense
- 120.4
- HP
- 140
Ultra League
Nidoqueen (Shadow) 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 47
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 148.6
- Defense
- 154.3
- HP
- 183
Nidoqueen (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Nidoqueen (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Poison / Ground typing · Also runs Earth Power · Mega Ultra League #167
Same Poison / Ground typing · Also runs Earth Power · Ultra League #231
Shares Ground typing · Same Mud Slap fast move · Ultra League #190
Shares Ground typing · Same Mud Slap fast move · Ultra League #115
Shares Ground typing · Same Mud Slap fast move · Master League #244
Same Poison / Ground typing · Similar charged move types · Great League #16
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Nidoqueen (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Nidoqueen (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Nidoqueen (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Poison Fang and Earth Power.
Is Nidoqueen (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Nidoqueen (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #173.
What counters Nidoqueen (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Feraligatr, Corviknight and Zygarde (Complete Forme) are among the strongest current counters to Nidoqueen (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Nidoqueen (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Nidoqueen (Shadow) is weak to Ground (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×), Water (1.6×).