Ultra League PvP guide
Pangoro Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Pangoro is a Fighting/Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #182. Its recommended PvP moveset is Karate Chop with Close Combat and Night Slash.
Ultra League
#182
Viable pick
Type
Fighting/Dark
Best Fast Move
Karate Chop
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,281
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT PANGORO
Is Pangoro Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Pangoro is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #182.
Pangoro is also a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #183 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #252.
Pangoro PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #252 | 81.3 | Karate Chop, Close Combat, Night Slash |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #182 | 82.5 | Karate Chop, Close Combat, Night Slash |
| Master League | #183 | 66.0 | Karate Chop, Close Combat, Night Slash |
Best Moveset for Pangoro in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
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: 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
The recommended PvP moveset for Pangoro is Karate Chop with Close Combat and Night Slash.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Pangoro in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Fast Move · STAB
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 · STAB
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 · 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 Moves
Charged Move · STAB
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, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
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: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Pangoro PvP Move Counts
Karate Chop → Close Combat
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Karate Chop → Night Slash
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Pangoro Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Pangoro wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Empoleon841
- Snorlax725
- Melmetal699
- Jellicent638
- Feraligatr606
Difficult Matchups
- Virizion126
- Florges146
- Tinkaton362
- Corviknight468
Pangoro Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Pangoro's Fighting/Dark typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fairy2.56×
- fighting1.6×
- 1.6×
Resistant to
- dark0.391×
- ghost0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Pangoro in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Pangoro in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Pangoro's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
53% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
29% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
103% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Resisted
11% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
68% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Super Effective
50% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
Ratings are shown from Pangoro's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Pangoro.
Best Teammates for Pangoro in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Pangoro should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Pangoro's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Pangoro'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 Pangoro
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/13 | 1,500 | 19.5 | 1,688,023 |
| #2 | 0/15/10 | 1,500 | 19.5 | 1,683,934 | |
| #3 | 0/11/15 | 1,497 | 19.5 | 1,679,136 | |
| #4 | 1/15/8 | 1,500 | 19.5 | 1,678,667 | |
| #5 | 0/12/13 | 1,495 | 19.5 | 1,677,406 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 2,500 | 34.5 | 3,641,891 |
| #2 | 1/15/15 | 2,499 | 34 | 3,631,476 | |
| #3 | 0/15/10 | 2,500 | 35 | 3,629,739 | |
| #4 | 2/15/13 | 2,500 | 34 | 3,626,511 | |
| #5 | 0/12/14 | 2,498 | 35 | 3,624,234 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,281 | 50 | 5,315,124 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,268 | 50 | 5,293,069 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 3,274 | 50 | 5,287,726 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 3,271 | 50 | 5,282,110 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,254 | 50 | 5,271,015 |
Pangoro Stats in Pokémon GO
Pangoro's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Pangoro 0/13/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 19.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 133.3
- Defense
- 93.8
- HP
- 135
Ultra League
Pangoro 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 34.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 171.5
- Defense
- 121.4
- HP
- 175
Master League
Pangoro 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,281
- Attack
- 202.5
- Defense
- 135.3
- HP
- 194
Pangoro Evolution
A Shadow form of Pangoro also exists in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Pangoro in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Dark / Fighting typing · Fighting-type fast move · Ultra League #306
Shares Fighting typing · Same Karate Chop fast move · Ultra League #246
Same Fighting / Dark typing · Similar charged move types · Mega Master League #72
Shares Fighting typing · Same Karate Chop fast move · Great League #232
Shares Fighting typing · Same Karate Chop fast move · Ultra League #417
Shares Fighting typing · Same Karate Chop fast move · Master League #147
More PoGoCoach tools
Pangoro Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Pangoro in Pokémon GO PvP?
Pangoro's recommended PvP moveset is Karate Chop with Close Combat and Night Slash.
Is Pangoro good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Pangoro is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #182.
What counters Pangoro in Pokémon GO PvP?
Virizion, Florges and Zygarde (Complete Forme) are among the strongest current counters to Pangoro in Ultra League.
What is Pangoro weak to in Pokémon GO?
Pangoro is weak to Fairy (2.56×), Fighting (1.6×), Flying (1.6×).