Master League PvP guide
Sneasler (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Sneasler (Shadow) is a Fighting/Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #126. Its recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Close Combat and X-Scissor.
Master League
#126
Viable pick
Type
Fighting/Poison
Best Fast Move
Shadow Claw
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,643
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT SNEASLER (SHADOW)
Is Sneasler (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Sneasler (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #126.
Sneasler (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #479.
Sneasler (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #678 | 70.5 | Shadow Claw, Close Combat, X-Scissor |
| Ultra League | #479 | 72.9 | Shadow Claw, Close Combat, X-Scissor |
| Master LeagueBest | #126 | 72.9 | Shadow Claw, Close Combat, X-Scissor |
Best Moveset for Sneasler (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
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: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
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 Sneasler (Shadow) is Shadow Claw with Close Combat and X-Scissor.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Sneasler (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
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: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Fast Move
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 Moves
Charged Move
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 · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
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
Sneasler (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Shadow Claw → Close Combat
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Shadow Claw → X-Scissor
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Sneasler (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Sneasler (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Sneasler (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Sneasler (Shadow)'s Fighting/Poison typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- psychic2.56×
- 1.6×
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.391×
- dark0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- grass0.625×
- poison0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Sneasler (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Sneasler (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Sneasler (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
90% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Resisted
23% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
80% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
44% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
76% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
101% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
83% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Fusion Flarefire
Charged Move
Neutral
83% HP
- Draco Meteordragon
Charged Move
Neutral
137% HP
Ratings are shown from Sneasler (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Sneasler (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Sneasler (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Sneasler (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Sneasler (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Sneasler (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Sneasler (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Sneasler (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Sneasler (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 Sneasler (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/9 | 1,500 | 17.5 | 1,553,207 |
| #2 | 0/13/11 | 1,499 | 17.5 | 1,549,081 | |
| #3 | 0/10/14 | 1,497 | 17.5 | 1,549,081 | |
| #4 | 1/12/11 | 1,500 | 17.5 | 1,545,969 | |
| #5 | 4/15/14 | 1,498 | 17 | 1,545,953 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 2/15/15 | 2,499 | 28.5 | 3,352,930 |
| #2 | 0/13/13 | 2,497 | 29 | 3,346,482 | |
| #3 | 0/14/12 | 2,498 | 29 | 3,342,997 | |
| #4 | 1/15/15 | 2,490 | 28.5 | 3,340,084 | |
| #5 | 1/12/13 | 2,499 | 29 | 3,339,757 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,643 | 50 | 5,756,968 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,630 | 50 | 5,735,957 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,632 | 50 | 5,723,691 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,634 | 50 | 5,723,498 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,616 | 50 | 5,714,947 |
Sneasler (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Sneasler (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Sneasler (Shadow) 0/15/9 (Best IV)
- Level
- 17.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 144.7
- Defense
- 96.7
- HP
- 111
Ultra League
Sneasler (Shadow) 2/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 28.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 186.1
- Defense
- 123.4
- HP
- 146
Master League
Sneasler (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,643
- Attack
- 230.2
- Defense
- 145.4
- HP
- 172
Sneasler (Shadow) Evolution
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Sneasler (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Sneasler (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Sneasler (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Close Combat and X-Scissor.
Is Sneasler (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Sneasler (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #126.
What counters Sneasler (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Zygarde (Complete Forme) and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Sneasler (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Sneasler (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Sneasler (Shadow) is weak to Psychic (2.56×), Flying (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).