Ultra League PvP guide
Piloswine (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Piloswine (Shadow) is a Ice/Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #93. Its recommended PvP moveset is Powder Snow with Icicle Spear and High Horsepower.
Ultra League
#93
Strong pick
Type
Ice/Ground
Best Fast Move
Powder Snow
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,652
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT PILOSWINE (SHADOW)
Is Piloswine (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Piloswine (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #93.
Piloswine (Shadow) is also a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #215.
Piloswine (Shadow) can evolve into Mamoswine (Shadow), which is a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #94, and is also ranked #244 in Ultra League and #308 in Great League.
Piloswine (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #215 | 82.3 | Powder Snow, Icicle Spear, High Horsepower |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #93 | 86.1 | Powder Snow, Icicle Spear, High Horsepower |
Best Moveset for Piloswine (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
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 Piloswine (Shadow) is Powder Snow with Icicle Spear and High Horsepower.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Piloswine (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
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: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
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
Piloswine (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Powder Snow → Icicle Spear
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Powder Snow → High Horsepower
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Piloswine (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Piloswine (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
- Empoleon98
- Feraligatr128
- Virizion225
- Jellicent242
- Corviknight380
Piloswine (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Piloswine (Shadow)'s Ice/Ground typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting1.6×
- fire1.6×
- grass1.6×
- steel1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.391×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Piloswine (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Piloswine (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Piloswine (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
79% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
78% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Super Effective
63% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
54% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Hexghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Surfwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
65% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
32% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
71% HP
Ratings are shown from Piloswine (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Piloswine (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Piloswine (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Piloswine (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Piloswine (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Piloswine (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Piloswine (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Piloswine (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 Piloswine (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/10 | 1,500 | 24.5 | 1,876,691 |
| #2 | 0/14/11 | 1,498 | 24.5 | 1,876,453 | |
| #3 | 0/13/13 | 1,500 | 24.5 | 1,876,058 | |
| #4 | 0/12/14 | 1,498 | 24.5 | 1,875,504 | |
| #5 | 1/15/15 | 1,493 | 24 | 1,872,390 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 5/15/12 | 2,500 | 50 | 3,998,768 |
| #2 | 4/15/14 | 2,497 | 50 | 3,997,255 | |
| #3 | 3/15/15 | 2,489 | 50 | 3,995,527 | |
| #4 | 5/15/14 | 2,496 | 49.5 | 3,995,020 | |
| #5 | 4/15/15 | 2,488 | 49.5 | 3,993,409 |
Piloswine (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Piloswine (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Piloswine (Shadow) 0/15/10 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 119.7
- Defense
- 101.2
- HP
- 155
Ultra League
Piloswine (Shadow) 5/15/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 156.3
- Defense
- 128.6
- HP
- 199
Piloswine (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Piloswine (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Ice / Ground typing · Same Powder Snow fast move · Master League #105
Shares Ice typing · Same Powder Snow fast move · Ultra League #42
Shares Ice typing · Same Powder Snow fast move · Mega Ultra League #39
Shares Ice typing · Same Powder Snow fast move · Master League #149
Shares Ice typing · Same Powder Snow fast move · Ultra League #125
Shares Ice typing · Same Powder Snow fast move · Ultra League #145
More PoGoCoach tools
Piloswine (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Piloswine (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Piloswine (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Powder Snow with Icicle Spear and High Horsepower.
Is Piloswine (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Piloswine (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #93.
What counters Piloswine (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Empoleon, Feraligatr and Virizion are among the strongest current counters to Piloswine (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Piloswine (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Piloswine (Shadow) is weak to Fighting (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Grass (1.6×), Steel (1.6×), Water (1.6×).