Ultra League PvP guide
Scolipede (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Scolipede (Shadow) is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #311. Its recommended PvP moveset is Poison Sting with Aqua Tail and Megahorn.
Ultra League
#311
Situational
Type
Bug/Poison
Best Fast Move
Poison Sting
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 SCOLIPEDE (SHADOW)
Is Scolipede (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Scolipede (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #311.
Scolipede (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #611 | 72.2 | Poison Sting, Aqua Tail, X-Scissor |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #311 | 78.9 | Poison Sting, Aqua Tail, Megahorn |
Best Moveset for Scolipede (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, 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: 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 Scolipede (Shadow) is Poison Sting with Aqua Tail and Megahorn.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Scolipede (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
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: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
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
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 · STAB
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: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Scolipede (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Poison Sting → Aqua Tail
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Poison Sting → Megahorn
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Scolipede (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Scolipede (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Virizion841
- Feraligatr816
- Ampharos744
- Florges676
- Skeledirge550
Difficult Matchups
- Snorlax218
- Empoleon297
- Corviknight297
- Tinkaton339
Scolipede (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Scolipede (Shadow)'s Bug/Poison typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fire1.6×
- 1.6×
- psychic1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.391×
- grass0.391×
- bug0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Scolipede (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Scolipede (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Scolipede (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Neutral
61% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
57% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Super Effective
66% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Super Effective
58% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
51% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
80% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
Ratings are shown from Scolipede (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Scolipede (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Scolipede (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Scolipede (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Scolipede (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Scolipede (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Scolipede (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Scolipede (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Scolipede (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 Scolipede (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/14 | 1,500 | 23 | 1,718,119 |
| #2 | 0/11/12 | 1,500 | 23.5 | 1,710,098 | |
| #3 | 0/15/14 | 1,493 | 23 | 1,709,697 | |
| #4 | 0/15/15 | 1,497 | 23 | 1,709,697 | |
| #5 | 1/14/14 | 1,496 | 23 | 1,709,076 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,500 | 47.5 | 3,700,262 |
| #2 | 1/15/15 | 2,497 | 47 | 3,696,030 | |
| #3 | 0/15/13 | 2,500 | 48 | 3,696,022 | |
| #4 | 1/15/13 | 2,497 | 47.5 | 3,691,929 | |
| #5 | 0/15/11 | 2,500 | 48.5 | 3,691,595 |
Scolipede (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Scolipede (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Scolipede (Shadow) 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 130.7
- Defense
- 121.7
- HP
- 108
Ultra League
Scolipede (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 47.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 168
- Defense
- 157.3
- HP
- 140
Scolipede (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Scolipede (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Same Bug / Poison typing · Similar charged move types · Mega Great League #595
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Scolipede (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Scolipede (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Scolipede (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Poison Sting with Aqua Tail and Megahorn.
Is Scolipede (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Scolipede (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #311.
What counters Scolipede (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Snorlax, Empoleon and Corviknight are among the strongest current counters to Scolipede (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Scolipede (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Scolipede (Shadow) is weak to Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).