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Ultra League PvP guide

Trevenant (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Trevenant (Shadow) is a Ghost/Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #143. Its recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Shadow Ball and Seed Bomb.

Ultra League

#143

Viable pick

Type

Ghost/Grass

Best Fast Move

Shadow Claw

Charged Moves

Shadow BallSeed Bomb

Max CP

2,893

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT TREVENANT (SHADOW)

Is Trevenant (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Trevenant (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #143.

Trevenant (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #303.

Trevenant (Shadow) PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great League#30379.9Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball, Foul Play
Ultra LeagueBest#14384.3Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball, Seed Bomb

Best Moveset for Trevenant (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP

Shadow Claw
ghost

Fast Move · STAB

DMG6Energy+8Turns2DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Shadow Ball
ghost

Charged Move · STAB

DMG90Energy cost50

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Seed Bomb
grass

Charged Move · STAB

DMG55Energy cost40

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

The recommended PvP moveset for Trevenant (Shadow) is Shadow Claw with Shadow Ball and Seed Bomb.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Trevenant (Shadow) in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Shadow ClawRecommended
ghost

Fast Move · STAB

DMG6Energy+8Turns2DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Sucker Punch
dark

Fast Move

DMG8Energy+7Turns2DPT4.00EPT3.50

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 Moves

Foul Play
dark

Charged Move

DMG65Energy cost40

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting

Seed BombRecommended
grass

Charged Move · STAB

DMG55Energy cost40

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

Shadow BallRecommended
ghost

Charged Move · STAB

DMG90Energy cost50

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Trevenant (Shadow) PvP Move Counts

Shadow Claw → Shadow Ball

7 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

7666

Shadow Claw → Seed Bomb

5 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

5555

Trevenant (Shadow) Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Trevenant (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Trevenant (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Trevenant (Shadow)'s Ghost/Grass typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • dark1.6×
  • fire1.6×
  • flying1.6×
  • ghost1.6×
  • ice1.6×

Resistant to

  • fighting0.391×
  • normal0.391×
  • electric0.625×
  • grass0.625×
  • ground0.625×
  • water0.625×

Best Counters to Trevenant (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Trevenant (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Trevenant (Shadow)'s league HP.

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Psywavepsychic

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Body Slamnormal

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    15% HP

  • Earthquakeground

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    36% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Taildragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Crunchdark

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    49% HP

  • Bulldozeground

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    27% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Metal Soundsteel

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Hydro Cannonwater

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    33% HP

  • Drill Peckflying

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    63% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Fairy Windfairy

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Gigaton Hammersteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    75% HP

  • Bulldozeground

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    24% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Sand Attackground

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Air Cutterflying

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    55% HP

  • Iron Headsteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    48% HP

Ratings are shown from Trevenant (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Trevenant (Shadow).

Best Teammates for Trevenant (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Trevenant (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.

Covers 4 of Trevenant (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Trevenant (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 5 of Trevenant (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Trevenant (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Trevenant (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 Trevenant (Shadow)

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#10/15/151,497221,773,657
#21/14/151,500221,771,934
#31/15/131,497221,769,079
#42/14/131,500221,767,317
#50/13/91,50022.51,765,556
Ultra League#11/15/152,50043.53,831,584
#20/14/132,50044.53,814,810
#30/12/132,500453,814,762
#40/13/142,49844.53,814,279
#50/15/142,498443,813,911

Trevenant (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO

Trevenant (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Trevenant (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
22
CP
1,497
Attack
125.9
Defense
105.9
HP
133

Ultra League

Trevenant (Shadow) 1/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
43.5
CP
2,500
Attack
163.2
Defense
136.5
HP
172

Trevenant (Shadow) Evolution

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Trevenant (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is the best moveset for Trevenant (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?

Trevenant (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Shadow Ball and Seed Bomb.

Is Trevenant (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Trevenant (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #143.

What counters Trevenant (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?

Snorlax, Zygarde (Complete Forme) and Empoleon are among the strongest current counters to Trevenant (Shadow) in Ultra League.

What is Trevenant (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?

Trevenant (Shadow) is weak to Dark (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ice (1.6×).