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Ultra League PvP guide

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

Oranguru is a Normal/Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #70. Its recommended PvP moveset is Confusion with Brutal Swing and Trailblaze.

Ultra League

#70

Strong pick

Type

Normal/Psychic

Best Fast Move

Confusion

Charged Moves

Brutal SwingTrailblaze

Max CP

2,770

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT ORANGURU

Is Oranguru Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Oranguru is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #70.

Oranguru is also a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #95 and a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #354.

Oranguru PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great League#9587.0Confusion, Brutal Swing, Trailblaze
Ultra LeagueBest#7087.5Confusion, Brutal Swing, Trailblaze
Master League#35446.6Confusion, Brutal Swing, Trailblaze

Best Moveset for Oranguru in Pokémon GO PvP

Confusion
psychic

Fast Move · STAB

DMG16Energy+14Turns4DPT4.00EPT3.50

Strong vs: Fighting, Poison

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

Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel

Brutal Swing
dark

Charged Move

DMG55Energy cost35

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

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

Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting

Trailblaze
grass

Charged Move

DMG65Energy cost45

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

The recommended PvP moveset for Oranguru is Confusion with Brutal Swing and Trailblaze.

Alternative movesets

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

Fast Moves

ConfusionRecommended
psychic

Fast Move · STAB

DMG16Energy+14Turns4DPT4.00EPT3.50

Strong vs: Fighting, Poison

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

Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel

Yawn
normal

Fast Move · STAB

DMG0Energy+12Turns4DPT0.00EPT3.00

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

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Zen Headbutt
psychic

Fast Move · STAB

DMG8Energy+6Turns3DPT2.67EPT2.00

Strong vs: Fighting, Poison

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

Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel

Charged Moves

Brutal SwingRecommended
dark

Charged Move

DMG55Energy cost35

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

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

Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting

Foul Play
dark

Charged Move

DMG65Energy cost40

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

Psychic
psychic

Charged Move · STAB

DMG75Energy cost55

Strong vs: Fighting, Poison

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

Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel

TrailblazeRecommended
grass

Charged Move

DMG65Energy cost45

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

Oranguru PvP Move Counts

Confusion → Brutal Swing

3 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

3232

Confusion → Trailblaze

4 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

4333

Oranguru Battle Guide

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

Oranguru Weaknesses & Resistances

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

Weak to

  • bug1.6×
  • dark1.6×

Resistant to

  • ghost0.625×
  • psychic0.625×

Best Counters to Oranguru in Pokémon GO PvP

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

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Taildragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Crunchdark

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    31% HP

  • Bulldozeground

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    26% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Sand Attackground

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Air Cutterflying

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    21% HP

  • Iron Headsteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    30% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Fairy Windfairy

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Gigaton Hammersteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    46% HP

  • Bulldozeground

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    24% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Metal Soundsteel

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Hydro Cannonwater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    33% HP

  • Drill Peckflying

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    24% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Thunder Shockelectric

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Double Iron Bashsteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    27% HP

  • Dynamic Punchfighting

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    30% HP

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

Best Teammates for Oranguru in Pokémon GO PvP

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

Covers 4 of Oranguru's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Oranguru's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Oranguru's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Oranguru's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Oranguru'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 Oranguru

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#10/13/141,49923.52,065,320
#20/14/131,49923.52,060,881
#30/15/111,49623.52,056,302
#40/15/121,50023.52,056,302
#50/12/141,49523.52,055,245
Ultra League#10/13/152,500494,445,492
#21/14/142,50048.54,442,803
#30/15/142,49248.54,437,954
#40/15/152,49748.54,437,954
#51/15/152,497484,437,567
Master League#115/15/152,770504,975,115
#215/14/152,763504,951,080
#315/15/142,763504,948,367
#414/15/152,754504,947,928
#515/13/152,756504,927,046

Oranguru Stats in Pokémon GO

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

Great League

Oranguru 0/13/14 (Best IV)

Level
23.5
CP
1,499
Attack
108.8
Defense
132.8
HP
143

Ultra League

Oranguru 0/13/15 (Best IV)

Level
49
CP
2,500
Attack
140.3
Defense
171.2
HP
185

Master League

Oranguru 15/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
50
CP
2,770
Attack
153.8
Defense
173.9
HP
186

Oranguru Evolution

Oranguru has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon Similar to Oranguru in Pokémon GO PvP

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Oranguru Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

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

Oranguru's recommended PvP moveset is Confusion with Brutal Swing and Trailblaze.

Is Oranguru good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Oranguru is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #70.

What counters Oranguru in Pokémon GO PvP?

Zygarde (Complete Forme), Corviknight and Tinkaton are among the strongest current counters to Oranguru in Ultra League.

What is Oranguru weak to in Pokémon GO?

Oranguru is weak to Bug (1.6×), Dark (1.6×).