Ultra League PvP guide
Pidgeot (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Pidgeot (Shadow) is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #237. Its recommended PvP moveset is Gust with Brave Bird and Twister.
Ultra League
#237
Viable pick
Type
Normal/Flying
Best Fast Move
Gust
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,407
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT PIDGEOT (SHADOW)
Is Pidgeot (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Pidgeot (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #237.
Pidgeot (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #264.
Pidgeot (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #264 | 80.9 | Gust, Twister, Brave Bird |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #237 | 81.1 | Gust, Brave Bird, Twister |
Best Moveset for Pidgeot (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Pidgeot (Shadow) is Gust with Brave Bird and Twister.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Pidgeot (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
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: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Pidgeot (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Gust → Brave Bird
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Gust → Twister
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Pidgeot (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Pidgeot (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Virizion696
- Florges667
- Feraligatr647
- Snorlax596
Difficult Matchups
- Tinkaton188
- Corviknight269
- Melmetal280
- Skeledirge450
- Empoleon468
Pidgeot (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Pidgeot (Shadow)'s Normal/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- ice1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- ghost0.391×
- ground0.391×
- bug0.625×
- grass0.625×
Best Counters to Pidgeot (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Pidgeot (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Pidgeot (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
69% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
14% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Resisted
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
31% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Incineratefire
Fast Move
Neutral
- Torch Songfire
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Resisted
21% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
Ratings are shown from Pidgeot (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Pidgeot (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Pidgeot (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Pidgeot (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Pidgeot (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Pidgeot (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Pidgeot (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Pidgeot (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Pidgeot (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 Pidgeot (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/14 | 1,498 | 27 | 1,948,427 |
| #2 | 0/15/13 | 1,499 | 27 | 1,946,507 | |
| #3 | 1/12/14 | 1,498 | 27 | 1,936,829 | |
| #4 | 0/13/14 | 1,494 | 27 | 1,936,829 | |
| #5 | 0/13/15 | 1,497 | 27 | 1,936,829 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,407 | 50 | 3,801,427 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 2,394 | 50 | 3,780,425 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 2,401 | 50 | 3,779,828 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 2,400 | 50 | 3,778,934 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 2,381 | 50 | 3,759,422 |
Pidgeot (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Pidgeot (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Pidgeot (Shadow) 0/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 27
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 115.2
- Defense
- 116.6
- HP
- 145
Ultra League
Pidgeot (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,407
- Attack
- 152.1
- Defense
- 142
- HP
- 176
Pidgeot (Shadow) Evolution
Shadow Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO. You have to purify Pidgeot (Shadow) first, and the purified Pokémon can then Mega Evolve into Pidgeot (Mega). Purifying removes the Shadow attack bonus, so the Mega form never keeps Shadow stats.
Pokémon Similar to Pidgeot (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Normal / Flying typing · Flying-type fast move · Mega Ultra League #127
Same Normal / Flying typing · Flying-type fast move · Mega Great League #358
Same Normal / Flying typing · Flying-type fast move · Ultra League #44
Same Normal / Flying typing · Flying-type fast move · Ultra League #50
Same Normal / Flying typing · Flying-type fast move · Mega Great League #23
Same Normal / Flying typing · Flying-type fast move · Master League #366
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Pidgeot (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Pidgeot (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Pidgeot (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Gust with Brave Bird and Twister.
Is Pidgeot (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Pidgeot (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #237.
What counters Pidgeot (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tinkaton, Corviknight and Melmetal are among the strongest current counters to Pidgeot (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Pidgeot (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Pidgeot (Shadow) is weak to Electric (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).