Ultra League PvP guide
Registeel (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Registeel (Shadow) is a Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #284. Its recommended PvP moveset is Lock On with Focus Blast and Zap Cannon.
Ultra League
#284
Situational
Type
Steel
Best Fast Move
Lock On
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,766
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT REGISTEEL (SHADOW)
Is Registeel (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Registeel (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #284.
Registeel (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #317 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #349.
Registeel (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #349 | 78.8 | Lock On, Flash Cannon, Focus Blast |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #284 | 79.7 | Lock On, Focus Blast, Zap Cannon |
| Master League | #317 | 51.3 | Lock On, Flash Cannon, Focus Blast |
Best Moveset for Registeel (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
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: 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: 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 Registeel (Shadow) is Lock On with Focus Blast and Zap Cannon.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Registeel (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
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
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 Moves
Charged Move · STAB
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
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
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: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Registeel (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Lock On → Focus Blast
15 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Lock On → Zap Cannon
16 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Registeel (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Registeel (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Empoleon601
- Snorlax601
- Melmetal571
- Corviknight541
- Feraligatr517
Difficult Matchups
Registeel (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Registeel (Shadow)'s Steel typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting1.6×
- fire1.6×
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- poison0.391×
- bug0.625×
- dragon0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- 0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- normal0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- rock0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Registeel (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Registeel (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Registeel (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Incineratefire
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Torch Songfire
Charged Move
Super Effective
41% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Resisted
15% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
33% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
18% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
39% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
27% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
35% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
19% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Resisted
16% HP
Ratings are shown from Registeel (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Registeel (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Registeel (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Registeel (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Registeel (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Registeel (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Registeel (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Registeel (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 Registeel (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/8/15 | 1,500 | 24 | 2,404,597 |
| #2 | 0/12/12 | 1,500 | 24 | 2,401,045 | |
| #3 | 0/7/15 | 1,498 | 24 | 2,396,390 | |
| #4 | 0/9/14 | 1,499 | 24 | 2,394,798 | |
| #5 | 0/11/12 | 1,497 | 24 | 2,392,961 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 2,499 | 50 | 5,192,834 |
| #2 | 0/15/14 | 2,497 | 50 | 5,179,909 | |
| #3 | 0/13/15 | 2,495 | 50 | 5,175,466 | |
| #4 | 0/14/14 | 2,493 | 50 | 5,162,643 | |
| #5 | 1/10/15 | 2,500 | 50 | 5,159,192 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,766 | 50 | 5,756,725 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 2,762 | 50 | 5,737,536 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 2,759 | 50 | 5,723,256 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 2,749 | 50 | 5,720,290 | |
| #5 | 15/13/15 | 2,757 | 50 | 5,718,347 |
Registeel (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Registeel (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Registeel (Shadow) 0/8/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 93.6
- Defense
- 191.7
- HP
- 134
Ultra League
Registeel (Shadow) 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 120.2
- Defense
- 251.2
- HP
- 172
Master League
Registeel (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,766
- Attack
- 132.8
- Defense
- 252.1
- HP
- 172
Registeel (Shadow) Evolution
Registeel (Shadow) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
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Registeel (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Registeel (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Registeel (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Lock On with Focus Blast and Zap Cannon.
Is Registeel (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Registeel (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #284.
What counters Registeel (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Skeledirge, Virizion and Zygarde (Complete Forme) are among the strongest current counters to Registeel (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Registeel (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Registeel (Shadow) is weak to Fighting (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).