Master League PvP guide
Tangrowth (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Tangrowth (Shadow) is a Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #277. Its recommended PvP moveset is Infestation with Power Whip and Rock Slide.
Master League
#277
Situational
Type
Grass
Best Fast Move
Infestation
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,425
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT TANGROWTH (SHADOW)
Is Tangrowth (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tangrowth (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #277.
Tangrowth (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #784 | 66.6 | Vine Whip, Power Whip, Rock Slide |
| Ultra League | #519 | 71.9 | Infestation, Power Whip, Rock Slide |
| Master LeagueBest | #277 | 55.3 | Infestation, Power Whip, Rock Slide |
Best Moveset for Tangrowth (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast 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
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Tangrowth (Shadow) is Infestation with Power Whip and Rock Slide.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Tangrowth (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast 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
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Tangrowth (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Infestation → Power Whip
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Infestation → Rock Slide
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Tangrowth (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Tangrowth (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Tangrowth (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Tangrowth (Shadow)'s Grass typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- fire1.6×
- 1.6×
- ice1.6×
- poison1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ground0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Tangrowth (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Tangrowth (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Tangrowth (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Resisted
24% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
67% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
100% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
57% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
68% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
82% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
75% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Resisted
38% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
56% HP
Ratings are shown from Tangrowth (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Tangrowth (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Tangrowth (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Tangrowth (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 5 of Tangrowth (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Tangrowth (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Tangrowth (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Tangrowth (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Tangrowth (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 Tangrowth (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/14 | 1,497 | 18.5 | 1,872,068 |
| #2 | 1/15/15 | 1,500 | 18.5 | 1,872,068 | |
| #3 | 2/14/14 | 1,500 | 18.5 | 1,871,616 | |
| #4 | 2/15/12 | 1,498 | 18.5 | 1,867,338 | |
| #5 | 0/13/7 | 1,500 | 19 | 1,866,519 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 2,496 | 32 | 4,036,041 |
| #2 | 0/15/13 | 2,492 | 32 | 4,033,636 | |
| #3 | 0/15/14 | 2,497 | 32 | 4,033,636 | |
| #4 | 1/14/13 | 2,497 | 32 | 4,032,755 | |
| #5 | 1/15/12 | 2,498 | 32 | 4,030,223 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,425 | 50 | 6,270,048 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,410 | 50 | 6,241,804 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 3,418 | 50 | 6,238,853 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 3,417 | 50 | 6,238,540 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,394 | 50 | 6,213,561 |
Tangrowth (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Tangrowth (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Tangrowth (Shadow) 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 18.5
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 119.5
- Defense
- 114.3
- HP
- 137
Ultra League
Tangrowth (Shadow) 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 32
- CP
- 2,496
- Attack
- 154
- Defense
- 147.3
- HP
- 178
Master League
Tangrowth (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,425
- Attack
- 186.5
- Defense
- 167.2
- HP
- 201
Tangrowth (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Tangrowth (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Tangrowth (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Tangrowth (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tangrowth (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Infestation with Power Whip and Rock Slide.
Is Tangrowth (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tangrowth (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #277.
What counters Tangrowth (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Dialga (Origin) and Zacian (Crowned Sword) are among the strongest current counters to Tangrowth (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Tangrowth (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Tangrowth (Shadow) is weak to Bug (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Poison (1.6×).