Ultra League PvP guide
Snorlax (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Snorlax (Shadow) is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #3. Its recommended PvP moveset is Psywave with Body Slam and Earthquake.
Ultra League
#3
Meta staple
Type
Normal
Best Fast Move
Psywave
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,647
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT SNORLAX (SHADOW)
Is Snorlax (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Snorlax (Shadow) is currently one of the strongest options in Ultra League where it is ranked #3.
Snorlax (Shadow) is also a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #46 and a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #80.
Snorlax (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #46 | 89.6 | Psywave, Body Slam, Superpower |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #3 | 93.4 | Psywave, Body Slam, Earthquake |
| Master League | #80 | 78.8 | Psywave, Body Slam, Earthquake |
Best Moveset for Snorlax (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
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
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
The recommended PvP moveset for Snorlax (Shadow) is Psywave with Body Slam and Earthquake.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Snorlax (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
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
Fast Move
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
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Fast Move
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 Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
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
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Snorlax (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Psywave → Body Slam
10 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Psywave → Earthquake
17 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Snorlax (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Snorlax (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Feraligatr732
- Tinkaton704
- Empoleon648
- Florges530
Difficult Matchups
- Melmetal245
- Virizion401
- Corviknight406
Snorlax (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Snorlax (Shadow)'s Normal typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting1.6×
Resistant to
- ghost0.391×
Best Counters to Snorlax (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Snorlax (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Snorlax (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
32% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
54% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Neutral
30% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
41% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sucker Punchdark
Fast Move
Neutral
- Fly
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
- Brave Bird
Charged Move
Neutral
57% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
24% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Ancient Powerrock
Charged Move
Neutral
20% HP
- Shadow Forceghost
Charged Move
Resisted
18% HP
Ratings are shown from Snorlax (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Snorlax (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Snorlax (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Snorlax (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Snorlax (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Snorlax (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Snorlax (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Snorlax (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Snorlax (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 Snorlax (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/14 | 1,500 | 17.5 | 2,107,234 |
| #2 | 1/15/12 | 1,496 | 17.5 | 2,096,259 | |
| #3 | 1/15/13 | 1,498 | 17.5 | 2,096,259 | |
| #4 | 0/15/14 | 1,492 | 17.5 | 2,096,201 | |
| #5 | 0/15/15 | 1,494 | 17.5 | 2,096,201 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/12/15 | 2,499 | 29.5 | 4,526,240 |
| #2 | 0/14/11 | 2,498 | 29.5 | 4,521,338 | |
| #3 | 2/15/14 | 2,499 | 29 | 4,516,019 | |
| #4 | 0/13/12 | 2,495 | 29.5 | 4,514,836 | |
| #5 | 0/13/13 | 2,499 | 29.5 | 4,514,836 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 3,641 | 50 | 7,697,297 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 3,647 | 50 | 7,697,297 | |
| #3 | 15/15/13 | 3,636 | 50 | 7,670,663 | |
| #4 | 14/15/14 | 3,623 | 50 | 7,659,749 | |
| #5 | 14/15/15 | 3,629 | 50 | 7,659,749 |
Snorlax (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Snorlax (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Snorlax (Shadow) 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 17.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 106.7
- Defense
- 102.8
- HP
- 192
Ultra League
Snorlax (Shadow) 0/12/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 29.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 137.9
- Defense
- 131.3
- HP
- 250
Master League
Snorlax (Shadow) 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,641
- Attack
- 172.3
- Defense
- 154.6
- HP
- 289
Snorlax (Shadow) Evolution
Snorlax (Shadow) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Snorlax (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Snorlax (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Snorlax (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Snorlax (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Psywave with Body Slam and Earthquake.
Is Snorlax (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Snorlax (Shadow) is currently one of the strongest options in Ultra League, where it is ranked #3.
What counters Snorlax (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Melmetal, Virizion and Moltres (Galarian) are among the strongest current counters to Snorlax (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Snorlax (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Snorlax (Shadow) is weak to Fighting (1.6×).