Master League PvP guide
Obstagoon (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Obstagoon (Shadow) is a Dark/Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #338. Its recommended PvP moveset is Counter with Night Slash and Cross Chop.
Master League
#338
Situational
Type
Dark/Normal
Best Fast Move
Counter
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,999
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT OBSTAGOON (SHADOW)
Is Obstagoon (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Obstagoon (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #338.
Obstagoon (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #679 | 70.4 | Counter, Cross Chop, Night Slash |
| Ultra League | #532 | 71.4 | Counter, Cross Chop, Night Slash |
| Master LeagueBest | #338 | 48.7 | Counter, Night Slash, Cross Chop |
Best Moveset for Obstagoon (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
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 · STAB
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 Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
The recommended PvP moveset for Obstagoon (Shadow) is Counter with Night Slash and Cross Chop.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Obstagoon (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
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: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Moves
Charged Move
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: 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
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: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Obstagoon (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Counter → Night Slash
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Counter → Cross Chop
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Obstagoon (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Obstagoon (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Obstagoon (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Obstagoon (Shadow)'s Dark/Normal typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting2.56×
- bug1.6×
- fairy1.6×
Resistant to
- ghost0.244×
- psychic0.391×
- dark0.625×
Best Counters to Obstagoon (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Obstagoon (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Obstagoon (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
134% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
90% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
68% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
175% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
82% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
51% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
87% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
101% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
57% HP
Ratings are shown from Obstagoon (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Obstagoon (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Obstagoon (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Obstagoon (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Obstagoon (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Obstagoon (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Obstagoon (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Obstagoon (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Obstagoon (Shadow)'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 Obstagoon (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 1,500 | 21.5 | 2,011,000 |
| #2 | 0/15/13 | 1,497 | 21.5 | 2,006,235 | |
| #3 | 0/15/14 | 1,500 | 21.5 | 2,006,235 | |
| #4 | 1/15/11 | 1,499 | 21.5 | 2,002,867 | |
| #5 | 0/13/15 | 1,496 | 21.5 | 2,001,332 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/13 | 2,500 | 42 | 4,337,075 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 2,495 | 41.5 | 4,334,008 | |
| #3 | 0/13/15 | 2,499 | 42 | 4,319,436 | |
| #4 | 0/14/11 | 2,498 | 42.5 | 4,319,245 | |
| #5 | 1/13/15 | 2,497 | 41.5 | 4,316,382 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,999 | 50 | 5,467,682 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 2,991 | 50 | 5,441,521 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 2,983 | 50 | 5,439,642 | |
| #4 | 15/15/13 | 2,985 | 50 | 5,438,904 | |
| #5 | 15/15/14 | 2,992 | 50 | 5,438,904 |
Obstagoon (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Obstagoon (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Obstagoon (Shadow) 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 21.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 111.5
- Defense
- 128.8
- HP
- 140
Ultra League
Obstagoon (Shadow) 0/15/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 42
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 144.1
- Defense
- 167.3
- HP
- 180
Master League
Obstagoon (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,999
- Attack
- 163.9
- Defense
- 175.6
- HP
- 190
Obstagoon (Shadow) Evolution
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Obstagoon (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Obstagoon (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Obstagoon (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Counter with Night Slash and Cross Chop.
Is Obstagoon (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Obstagoon (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #338.
What counters Obstagoon (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Xerneas, Palkia (Origin) and Zacian (Crowned Sword) are among the strongest current counters to Obstagoon (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Obstagoon (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Obstagoon (Shadow) is weak to Fighting (2.56×), Bug (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×).