Ultra League PvP guide
Purugly (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Purugly (Shadow) is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #785. Its recommended PvP moveset is Scratch with Aerial Ace and Thunder.
Ultra League
#785
Niche
Type
Normal
Best Fast Move
Scratch
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,208
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT PURUGLY (SHADOW)
Is Purugly (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Purugly (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #785.
Purugly (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #790 | 66.4 | Scratch, Aerial Ace, Thunder |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #785 | 56.3 | Scratch, Aerial Ace, Thunder |
Best Moveset for Purugly (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
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: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
The recommended PvP moveset for Purugly (Shadow) is Scratch with Aerial Ace and Thunder.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Purugly (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Fast Move
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 Moves
Charged Move
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: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Purugly (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Scratch → Aerial Ace
12 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Scratch → Thunder
15 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Purugly (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Purugly (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Tapu Bulu841
- Feraligatr569
- Blastoise556
Difficult Matchups
- Empoleon129
- Tinkaton148
- Florges363
- Corviknight458
Purugly (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Purugly (Shadow)'s Normal typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting1.6×
Resistant to
- ghost0.391×
Best Counters to Purugly (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Purugly (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Purugly (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
62% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
87% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
37% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
56% HP
Ratings are shown from Purugly (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Purugly (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Purugly (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Purugly (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Purugly (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Purugly (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Purugly (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Purugly (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 Purugly (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/12/15 | 1,499 | 29.5 | 1,798,798 |
| #2 | 0/13/14 | 1,500 | 29.5 | 1,797,983 | |
| #3 | 0/15/11 | 1,498 | 29.5 | 1,795,810 | |
| #4 | 1/15/14 | 1,493 | 29 | 1,788,881 | |
| #5 | 1/15/15 | 1,497 | 29 | 1,788,881 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,208 | 50 | 3,087,658 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 2,196 | 50 | 3,071,146 | |
| #3 | 15/15/13 | 2,196 | 50 | 3,068,115 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 2,202 | 50 | 3,068,115 | |
| #5 | 15/14/15 | 2,200 | 50 | 3,066,795 |
Purugly (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Purugly (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Purugly (Shadow) 0/12/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 29.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 124.8
- Defense
- 105.2
- HP
- 137
Ultra League
Purugly (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,208
- Attack
- 157.1
- Defense
- 124.4
- HP
- 158
Purugly (Shadow) Evolution
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More PoGoCoach tools
Purugly (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Purugly (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Purugly (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Scratch with Aerial Ace and Thunder.
Is Purugly (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Purugly (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #785.
What counters Purugly (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Empoleon, Tinkaton and Zygarde (Complete Forme) are among the strongest current counters to Purugly (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Purugly (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Purugly (Shadow) is weak to Fighting (1.6×).