Ultra League PvP guide
Toxicroak (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Toxicroak (Shadow) is a Poison/Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #270. Its recommended PvP moveset is Poison Sting with Dynamic Punch and Shadow Ball.
Ultra League
#270
Situational
Type
Poison/Fighting
Best Fast Move
Poison Sting
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,813
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT TOXICROAK (SHADOW)
Is Toxicroak (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Toxicroak (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #270.
Toxicroak (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #451.
Toxicroak (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #451 | 76.5 | Poison Sting, Dynamic Punch, Shadow Ball |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #270 | 80.2 | Poison Sting, Dynamic Punch, Shadow Ball |
Best Moveset for Toxicroak (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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
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: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
The recommended PvP moveset for Toxicroak (Shadow) is Poison Sting with Dynamic Punch and Shadow Ball.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Toxicroak (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
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: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
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: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
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 · 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: 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: 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: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Toxicroak (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Poison Sting → Dynamic Punch
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Poison Sting → Shadow Ball
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Toxicroak (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Toxicroak (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Difficult Matchups
- Corviknight279
- Tinkaton339
- Feraligatr462
- Snorlax471
Toxicroak (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Toxicroak (Shadow)'s Poison/Fighting 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 Toxicroak (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Toxicroak (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Toxicroak (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Resisted
22% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
76% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Super Effective
61% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
84% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
69% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
59% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Neutral
55% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
103% HP
Ratings are shown from Toxicroak (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Toxicroak (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Toxicroak (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Toxicroak (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Toxicroak (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Toxicroak (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Toxicroak (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Toxicroak (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Toxicroak (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 Toxicroak (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 1,500 | 22.5 | 1,675,510 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 1,493 | 22.5 | 1,667,606 | |
| #3 | 1/14/15 | 1,495 | 22.5 | 1,664,189 | |
| #4 | 1/15/14 | 1,497 | 22.5 | 1,662,912 | |
| #5 | 2/13/15 | 1,497 | 22.5 | 1,660,664 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/12 | 2,500 | 46.5 | 3,594,063 |
| #2 | 0/15/14 | 2,497 | 46 | 3,593,236 | |
| #3 | 0/14/11 | 2,500 | 47 | 3,591,471 | |
| #4 | 0/14/13 | 2,497 | 46.5 | 3,590,777 | |
| #5 | 0/14/15 | 2,494 | 46 | 3,589,828 |
Toxicroak (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Toxicroak (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Toxicroak (Shadow) 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 22.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 134.3
- Defense
- 93.8
- HP
- 133
Ultra League
Toxicroak (Shadow) 0/15/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 46.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 173.6
- Defense
- 121.8
- HP
- 170
Toxicroak (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Toxicroak (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Same Fighting / Poison typing · Similar charged move types · Master League #201
Same Fighting / Poison typing · Similar charged move types · Master League #126
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Toxicroak (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Toxicroak (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Toxicroak (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Poison Sting with Dynamic Punch and Shadow Ball.
Is Toxicroak (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Toxicroak (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #270.
What counters Toxicroak (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zygarde (Complete Forme), Corviknight and Tinkaton are among the strongest current counters to Toxicroak (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Toxicroak (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Toxicroak (Shadow) is weak to Psychic (2.56×), Flying (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).