Master League PvP guide
Polteageist Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Polteageist is a Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #279. Its recommended PvP moveset is Hex with Shadow Ball and Dark Pulse.
Master League
#279
Situational
Type
Ghost
Best Fast Move
Hex
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,458
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT POLTEAGEIST
Is Polteageist Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Polteageist is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #279.
Polteageist PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #821 | 65.3 | Hex, Shadow Ball, Dark Pulse |
| Ultra League | #614 | 67.2 | Hex, Shadow Ball, Dark Pulse |
| Master LeagueBest | #279 | 55.2 | Hex, Shadow Ball, Dark Pulse |
Best Moveset for Polteageist in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
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 Move · STAB
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 Move
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 Polteageist is Hex with Shadow Ball and Dark Pulse.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Polteageist in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move
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
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: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Polteageist PvP Move Counts
Hex → Shadow Ball
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Hex → Dark Pulse
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Polteageist Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Polteageist wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Polteageist Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Polteageist's Ghost typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark1.6×
- ghost1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.391×
- normal0.391×
- bug0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Polteageist in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Polteageist in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Polteageist's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
77% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
23% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
65% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
100% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
115% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
65% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
31% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
94% HP
Ratings are shown from Polteageist's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Polteageist.
Best Teammates for Polteageist in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Polteageist should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Polteageist's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Polteageist's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Polteageist's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Polteageist's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Polteageist'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 Polteageist
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 2/15/15 | 1,495 | 18 | 1,572,648 |
| #2 | 0/9/14 | 1,497 | 18.5 | 1,572,437 | |
| #3 | 0/11/13 | 1,500 | 18.5 | 1,571,946 | |
| #4 | 3/14/15 | 1,497 | 18 | 1,571,198 | |
| #5 | 0/13/11 | 1,499 | 18.5 | 1,571,127 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/14 | 2,495 | 30.5 | 3,400,320 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 2,500 | 31 | 3,397,901 | |
| #3 | 2/14/14 | 2,499 | 30.5 | 3,397,240 | |
| #4 | 0/12/13 | 2,500 | 31.5 | 3,391,989 | |
| #5 | 0/12/15 | 2,495 | 31 | 3,391,557 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 3,448 | 50 | 5,379,513 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 3,458 | 50 | 5,379,513 | |
| #3 | 14/15/14 | 3,435 | 50 | 5,359,059 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 3,445 | 50 | 5,359,059 | |
| #5 | 15/14/14 | 3,439 | 50 | 5,353,143 |
Polteageist Stats in Pokémon GO
Polteageist's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Polteageist 2/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 18
- CP
- 1,495
- Attack
- 141.7
- Defense
- 115.6
- HP
- 96
Ultra League
Polteageist 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 30.5
- CP
- 2,495
- Attack
- 183
- Defense
- 149.9
- HP
- 124
Master League
Polteageist 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,448
- Attack
- 221
- Defense
- 171.4
- HP
- 142
Polteageist Evolution
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Polteageist Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Polteageist in Pokémon GO PvP?
Polteageist's recommended PvP moveset is Hex with Shadow Ball and Dark Pulse.
Is Polteageist good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Polteageist is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #279.
What counters Polteageist in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Xerneas and Kyogre are among the strongest current counters to Polteageist in Master League.
What is Polteageist weak to in Pokémon GO?
Polteageist is weak to Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×).