Ultra League PvP guide
Skeledirge Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Skeledirge is a Fire/Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #20. Its recommended PvP moveset is Incinerate with Torch Song and Shadow Ball.
Ultra League
#20
Meta staple
Type
Fire/Ghost
Best Fast Move
Incinerate
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,422
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT SKELEDIRGE
Is Skeledirge Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Skeledirge is currently one of the strongest options in Ultra League where it is ranked #20.
Skeledirge is also a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #132 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #392.
Skeledirge PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #392 | 78.0 | Incinerate, Torch Song, Shadow Ball |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #20 | 90.5 | Incinerate, Torch Song, Shadow Ball |
| Master League | #132 | 71.8 | Incinerate, Torch Song, Shadow Ball |
Best Moveset for Skeledirge in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
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, 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: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
The recommended PvP moveset for Skeledirge is Incinerate with Torch Song and Shadow Ball.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Skeledirge 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: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move · STAB
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 · STAB
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
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: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
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: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Skeledirge PvP Move Counts
Incinerate → Torch Song
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Incinerate → Shadow Ball
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Skeledirge Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Skeledirge wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Virizion838
- Melmetal791
- Tinkaton688
- Corviknight677
- Empoleon577
Difficult Matchups
Skeledirge Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Skeledirge's Fire/Ghost typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- ground1.6×
- rock1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.391×
- fighting0.391×
- normal0.391×
- fairy0.625×
- fire0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- poison0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Skeledirge in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Skeledirge in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Skeledirge's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
63% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Resisted
23% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Super Effective
59% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
28% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Super Effective
37% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
51% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Resisted
11% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
68% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
38% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Resisted
21% HP
Ratings are shown from Skeledirge's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Skeledirge.
Best Teammates for Skeledirge in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Skeledirge should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Skeledirge's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Skeledirge's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Skeledirge's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Skeledirge'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 Skeledirge
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/14 | 1,496 | 18.5 | 1,868,635 |
| #2 | 1/15/15 | 1,499 | 18.5 | 1,868,635 | |
| #3 | 2/14/14 | 1,499 | 18.5 | 1,867,890 | |
| #4 | 2/15/12 | 1,497 | 18.5 | 1,864,302 | |
| #5 | 2/15/13 | 1,500 | 18.5 | 1,864,302 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,500 | 32 | 4,044,630 |
| #2 | 0/12/15 | 2,500 | 32.5 | 4,035,790 | |
| #3 | 0/14/12 | 2,498 | 32.5 | 4,033,943 | |
| #4 | 0/15/11 | 2,499 | 32.5 | 4,032,673 | |
| #5 | 2/15/14 | 2,499 | 31.5 | 4,028,654 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,422 | 50 | 6,262,523 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,407 | 50 | 6,234,314 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 3,415 | 50 | 6,232,270 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 3,413 | 50 | 6,230,075 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,391 | 50 | 6,206,104 |
Skeledirge Stats in Pokémon GO
Skeledirge's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Skeledirge 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 18.5
- CP
- 1,496
- Attack
- 119.5
- Defense
- 110.9
- HP
- 141
Ultra League
Skeledirge 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 32
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 154
- Defense
- 143.6
- HP
- 183
Master League
Skeledirge 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,422
- Attack
- 186.5
- Defense
- 162.2
- HP
- 207
Skeledirge Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Skeledirge in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Fire / Ghost typing · Same Incinerate fast move · Master League #130
Same Fire / Ghost typing · Same Incinerate fast move · Master League #171
Same Ghost / Fire typing · Same Incinerate fast move · Master League #180
Same Ghost / Fire typing · Fire-type fast move · Master League #186
Same Fire / Ghost typing · Fire-type fast move · Master League #200
Shares Ghost typing · Same Incinerate fast move · Great League #91
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Skeledirge Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Skeledirge in Pokémon GO PvP?
Skeledirge's recommended PvP moveset is Incinerate with Torch Song and Shadow Ball.
Is Skeledirge good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Skeledirge is currently one of the strongest options in Ultra League, where it is ranked #20.
What counters Skeledirge in Pokémon GO PvP?
Feraligatr, Mimikyu and Zygarde (Complete Forme) are among the strongest current counters to Skeledirge in Ultra League.
What is Skeledirge weak to in Pokémon GO?
Skeledirge is weak to Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ground (1.6×), Rock (1.6×), Water (1.6×).