Ultra League PvP guide
Steelix (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Steelix (Shadow) is a Steel/Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #47. Its recommended PvP moveset is Thunder Fang with Psychic Fangs and Crunch.
Ultra League
#47
Strong pick
Type
Steel/Ground
Best Fast Move
Thunder Fang
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,729
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT STEELIX (SHADOW)
Is Steelix (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Steelix (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #47.
Steelix (Shadow) is also a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #90 and a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #295.
Steelix (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #90 | 87.3 | Thunder Fang, Psychic Fangs, Crunch |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #47 | 88.6 | Thunder Fang, Psychic Fangs, Crunch |
| Master League | #295 | 53.5 | Dragon Tail, Psychic Fangs, Earthquake |
Best Moveset for Steelix (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged 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
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
The recommended PvP moveset for Steelix (Shadow) is Thunder Fang with Psychic Fangs and Crunch.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Steelix (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast 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
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Fast Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Moves
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
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 · STAB
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 · STAB
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
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Steelix (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Thunder Fang → Psychic Fangs
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Thunder Fang → Crunch
8 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Steelix (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Steelix (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Jellicent680
- Empoleon665
- Corviknight616
- Snorlax604
- Feraligatr588
Difficult Matchups
- Skeledirge305
- Virizion391
- Tinkaton396
- Florges458
Steelix (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Steelix (Shadow)'s Steel/Ground typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting1.6×
- fire1.6×
- ground1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- poison0.244×
- electric0.391×
- rock0.391×
- bug0.625×
- dragon0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- 0.625×
- normal0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Steelix (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Steelix (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Steelix (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
18% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
40% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Incineratefire
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Torch Songfire
Charged Move
Super Effective
42% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Neutral
25% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
34% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
28% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
36% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
30% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Resisted
17% HP
Ratings are shown from Steelix (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Steelix (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Steelix (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Steelix (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Steelix (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Steelix (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Steelix (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Steelix (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Steelix (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 Steelix (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 1,500 | 24 | 2,320,447 |
| #2 | 0/13/15 | 1,498 | 24 | 2,312,333 | |
| #3 | 0/15/14 | 1,499 | 24 | 2,310,368 | |
| #4 | 0/12/15 | 1,495 | 24 | 2,304,220 | |
| #5 | 1/10/15 | 1,500 | 24 | 2,303,452 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 2/15/15 | 2,497 | 49.5 | 4,955,661 |
| #2 | 2/15/13 | 2,499 | 50 | 4,954,838 | |
| #3 | 1/15/15 | 2,495 | 50 | 4,952,001 | |
| #4 | 2/14/15 | 2,492 | 49.5 | 4,938,394 | |
| #5 | 2/14/13 | 2,494 | 50 | 4,937,574 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,729 | 50 | 5,417,290 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 2,725 | 50 | 5,398,414 | |
| #3 | 15/15/13 | 2,715 | 50 | 5,384,258 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 2,722 | 50 | 5,384,258 | |
| #5 | 14/15/15 | 2,713 | 50 | 5,384,055 |
Steelix (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Steelix (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Steelix (Shadow) 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 96.9
- Defense
- 187.2
- HP
- 128
Ultra League
Steelix (Shadow) 2/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 49.5
- CP
- 2,497
- Attack
- 125.7
- Defense
- 240.4
- HP
- 164
Master League
Steelix (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,729
- Attack
- 137
- Defense
- 241.2
- HP
- 164
Steelix (Shadow) Evolution
Shadow Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO. You have to purify Steelix (Shadow) first, and the purified Pokémon can then Mega Evolve into Steelix (Mega). Purifying removes the Shadow attack bonus, so the Mega form never keeps Shadow stats.
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Steelix (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Steelix (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Steelix (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Thunder Fang with Psychic Fangs and Crunch.
Is Steelix (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Steelix (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #47.
What counters Steelix (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zygarde (Complete Forme), Skeledirge and Virizion are among the strongest current counters to Steelix (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Steelix (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Steelix (Shadow) is weak to Fighting (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Ground (1.6×), Water (1.6×).