Master League PvP guide
Salamence (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Salamence (Shadow) is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #76. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Fly and Brutal Swing.
Master League
#76
Strong pick
Type
Dragon/Flying
Best Fast Move
Dragon Tail
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,239
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT SALAMENCE (SHADOW)
Is Salamence (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Salamence (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #76.
Salamence (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #289 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #297.
Salamence (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #297 | 80.0 | Dragon Tail, Fly, Brutal Swing |
| Ultra League | #289 | 79.5 | Dragon Tail, Fly, Brutal Swing |
| Master LeagueBest | #76 | 79.5 | Dragon Tail, Fly, Brutal Swing |
Best Moveset for Salamence (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, 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: 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 Salamence (Shadow) is Dragon Tail with Fly and Brutal Swing.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Salamence (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
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
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Fast 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 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: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, 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: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Salamence (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Dragon Tail → Fly
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Tail → Brutal Swing
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Salamence (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Salamence (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Salamence (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Salamence (Shadow)'s Dragon/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ice2.56×
- dragon1.6×
- fairy1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- grass0.391×
- ground0.391×
- bug0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- fire0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Salamence (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Salamence (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Salamence (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
48% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
92% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Resisted
27% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
121% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
37% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
101% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
180% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
64% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Resisted
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Super Effective
144% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Resisted
61% HP
Ratings are shown from Salamence (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Salamence (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Salamence (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Salamence (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Salamence (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Salamence (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Salamence (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Salamence (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Salamence (Shadow)'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 Salamence (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/10/14 | 1,500 | 15 | 1,570,686 |
| #2 | 0/14/9 | 1,500 | 15 | 1,565,496 | |
| #3 | 5/15/14 | 1,497 | 14.5 | 1,562,473 | |
| #4 | 5/15/15 | 1,500 | 14.5 | 1,562,473 | |
| #5 | 0/9/14 | 1,496 | 15 | 1,561,862 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/14 | 2,493 | 24.5 | 3,380,886 |
| #2 | 1/15/15 | 2,499 | 24.5 | 3,380,886 | |
| #3 | 2/14/14 | 2,495 | 24.5 | 3,374,506 | |
| #4 | 0/14/9 | 2,500 | 25 | 3,373,724 | |
| #5 | 2/15/13 | 2,497 | 24.5 | 3,370,724 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,239 | 50 | 7,319,887 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,224 | 50 | 7,294,819 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 4,230 | 50 | 7,282,156 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 4,227 | 50 | 7,279,888 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,210 | 50 | 7,269,751 |
Salamence (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Salamence (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Salamence (Shadow) 0/10/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 15
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 143.3
- Defense
- 92.1
- HP
- 119
Ultra League
Salamence (Shadow) 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24.5
- CP
- 2,493
- Attack
- 183.8
- Defense
- 121
- HP
- 152
Master League
Salamence (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,239
- Attack
- 245.4
- Defense
- 153.8
- HP
- 194
Salamence (Shadow) Evolution
Shadow Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO. You have to purify Salamence (Shadow) first, and the purified Pokémon can then Mega Evolve into Salamence (Mega). Purifying removes the Shadow attack bonus, so the Mega form never keeps Shadow stats.
Pokémon Similar to Salamence (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Salamence (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Salamence (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Salamence (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Fly and Brutal Swing.
Is Salamence (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Salamence (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #76.
What counters Salamence (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zacian (Crowned Sword), Palkia (Origin) and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Salamence (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Salamence (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Salamence (Shadow) is weak to Ice (2.56×), Dragon (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).