Master League PvP guide
Slowking (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Slowking (Shadow) is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #386. Its recommended PvP moveset is Confusion with Surf and Scald.
Master League
#386
Situational
Type
Water/Psychic
Best Fast Move
Confusion
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,877
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT SLOWKING (SHADOW)
Is Slowking (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Slowking (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #386.
Slowking (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #804 | 66.0 | Confusion, Surf, Blizzard |
| Ultra League | #504 | 72.3 | Confusion, Surf, Blizzard |
| Master LeagueBest | #386 | 41.6 | Confusion, Surf, Scald |
Best Moveset for Slowking (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, 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 · 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
The recommended PvP moveset for Slowking (Shadow) is Confusion with Surf and Scald.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Slowking (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, 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
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: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, 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 · 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
Slowking (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Confusion → Surf
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Confusion → Scald
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Slowking (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Slowking (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Terrakion577
Difficult Matchups
Slowking (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Slowking (Shadow)'s Water/Psychic typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- dark1.6×
- electric1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- grass1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.625×
- fire0.625×
- ice0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- steel0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Slowking (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Slowking (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Slowking (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
106% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
38% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
35% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
59% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Resisted
26% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
71% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
45% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Resisted
54% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Resisted
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
34% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Resisted
58% HP
Ratings are shown from Slowking (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Slowking (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Slowking (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Slowking (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Slowking (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Slowking (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Slowking (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Slowking (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Slowking (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 Slowking (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 1,500 | 22.5 | 2,002,540 |
| #2 | 0/14/13 | 1,497 | 22.5 | 1,999,129 | |
| #3 | 0/15/12 | 1,498 | 22.5 | 1,995,575 | |
| #4 | 1/15/10 | 1,500 | 22.5 | 1,992,913 | |
| #5 | 0/12/15 | 1,496 | 22.5 | 1,992,164 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/14 | 2,500 | 45.5 | 4,317,488 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 2,497 | 45 | 4,313,210 | |
| #3 | 0/13/12 | 2,498 | 46 | 4,298,507 | |
| #4 | 0/14/11 | 2,499 | 46 | 4,297,673 | |
| #5 | 0/15/10 | 2,500 | 46 | 4,296,601 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,877 | 50 | 5,128,688 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 2,869 | 50 | 5,102,387 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 2,871 | 50 | 5,102,252 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 2,862 | 50 | 5,101,976 | |
| #5 | 15/13/15 | 2,862 | 50 | 5,076,086 |
Slowking (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Slowking (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Slowking (Shadow) 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 22.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 112.2
- Defense
- 122.3
- HP
- 146
Ultra League
Slowking (Shadow) 0/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 45.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 144.8
- Defense
- 158.7
- HP
- 188
Master League
Slowking (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,877
- Attack
- 161.3
- Defense
- 163.9
- HP
- 194
Slowking (Shadow) Evolution
Choose one
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Slowking (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Slowking (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Slowking (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Confusion with Surf and Scald.
Is Slowking (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Slowking (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #386.
What counters Slowking (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dialga (Origin), Xerneas and Palkia (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Slowking (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Slowking (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Slowking (Shadow) is weak to Bug (1.6×), Dark (1.6×), Electric (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Grass (1.6×).