Ultra League PvP guide
Samurott (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Samurott (Shadow) is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #118. Its recommended PvP moveset is Fury Cutter with Hydro Cannon and Megahorn.
Ultra League
#118
Viable pick
Type
Water
Best Fast Move
Fury Cutter
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,194
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT SAMUROTT (SHADOW)
Is Samurott (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Samurott (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #118.
Samurott (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #253 and a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #261.
Samurott (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #253 | 81.3 | Fury Cutter, Hydro Cannon, Megahorn |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #118 | 85.4 | Fury Cutter, Hydro Cannon, Megahorn |
| Master League | #261 | 56.4 | Fury Cutter, Hydro Cannon, Razor Shell |
Best Moveset for Samurott (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
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
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Samurott (Shadow) is Fury Cutter with Hydro Cannon and Megahorn.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Samurott (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
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 Moves
Charged Move
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: 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: 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: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Samurott (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Fury Cutter → Hydro Cannon
10 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Fury Cutter → Megahorn
14 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Samurott (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Samurott (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Skeledirge825
- Blastoise682
- Feraligatr645
- Empoleon631
- Florges560
Difficult Matchups
- Mimikyu111
- Virizion320
- Snorlax355
- Corviknight458
Samurott (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Samurott (Shadow)'s Water typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- grass1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Samurott (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Samurott (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Samurott (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
59% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Neutral
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Super Effective
67% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
31% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
37% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Neutral
57% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
30% HP
Ratings are shown from Samurott (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Samurott (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Samurott (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Samurott (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Samurott (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Samurott (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Samurott (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Samurott (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Samurott (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 Samurott (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/14 | 1,500 | 20 | 1,772,487 |
| #2 | 0/15/12 | 1,498 | 20 | 1,769,839 | |
| #3 | 1/14/12 | 1,500 | 20 | 1,767,849 | |
| #4 | 1/15/10 | 1,498 | 20 | 1,765,112 | |
| #5 | 0/13/14 | 1,496 | 20 | 1,762,121 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 2,500 | 36 | 3,818,754 |
| #2 | 0/13/13 | 2,500 | 37 | 3,813,525 | |
| #3 | 0/15/13 | 2,496 | 36.5 | 3,807,972 | |
| #4 | 0/14/14 | 2,494 | 36.5 | 3,807,343 | |
| #5 | 0/14/15 | 2,500 | 36.5 | 3,807,343 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,194 | 50 | 5,348,411 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,180 | 50 | 5,324,850 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 3,188 | 50 | 5,320,842 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 3,185 | 50 | 5,317,315 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,166 | 50 | 5,301,288 |
Samurott (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Samurott (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Samurott (Shadow) 0/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 20
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 126.6
- Defense
- 102.2
- HP
- 137
Ultra League
Samurott (Shadow) 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 36
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 163.5
- Defense
- 132
- HP
- 177
Master League
Samurott (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,194
- Attack
- 190.7
- Defense
- 144.5
- HP
- 194
Samurott (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Samurott (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Water typing · Same Fury Cutter fast move · Mega Ultra League #68
Shares Water typing · Same Fury Cutter fast move · Ultra League #437
Shares Water typing · Same Fury Cutter fast move · Ultra League #450
Shares Water typing · Same Fury Cutter fast move · Mega Master League #238
Shares Water typing · Same Fury Cutter fast move · Master League #306
Shares Water typing · Also runs Hydro Cannon · Ultra League #122
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Samurott (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Samurott (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Samurott (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Fury Cutter with Hydro Cannon and Megahorn.
Is Samurott (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Samurott (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #118.
What counters Samurott (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Mimikyu, Virizion and Zygarde (Complete Forme) are among the strongest current counters to Samurott (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Samurott (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Samurott (Shadow) is weak to Electric (1.6×), Grass (1.6×).