Ultra League PvP guide
Typhlosion (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Typhlosion (Shadow) is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #212. Its recommended PvP moveset is Incinerate with Blast Burn and Thunder Punch.
Ultra League
#212
Viable pick
Type
Fire
Best Fast Move
Incinerate
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,266
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT TYPHLOSION (SHADOW)
Is Typhlosion (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Typhlosion (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #212.
Typhlosion (Shadow) is also a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #233 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #278.
Typhlosion (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #278 | 80.5 | Incinerate, Blast Burn, Thunder Punch |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #212 | 81.8 | Incinerate, Blast Burn, Thunder Punch |
| Master League | #233 | 59.4 | Incinerate, Blast Burn, Thunder Punch |
Best Moveset for Typhlosion (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged 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
The recommended PvP moveset for Typhlosion (Shadow) is Incinerate with Blast Burn and Thunder Punch.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Typhlosion (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
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
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move
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: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Typhlosion (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Incinerate → Blast Burn
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Incinerate → Thunder Punch
2 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Typhlosion (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Typhlosion (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Empoleon864
- Corviknight798
- Florges612
- Snorlax556
- Tinkaton549
Difficult Matchups
- Mimikyu274
- Skeledirge327
- Jellicent341
- Feraligatr430
Typhlosion (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Typhlosion (Shadow)'s Fire typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ground1.6×
- rock1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- fire0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Typhlosion (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Typhlosion (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Typhlosion (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
53% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
40% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
73% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Incineratefire
Fast Move
Resisted
- Torch Songfire
Charged Move
Resisted
30% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
62% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Hexghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Surfwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
75% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
56% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
90% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Resisted
33% HP
Ratings are shown from Typhlosion (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Typhlosion (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Typhlosion (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Typhlosion (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Typhlosion (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Typhlosion (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Typhlosion (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Typhlosion (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Typhlosion (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 Typhlosion (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/13 | 1,500 | 19.5 | 1,706,819 |
| #2 | 0/13/15 | 1,500 | 19.5 | 1,703,095 | |
| #3 | 1/15/11 | 1,500 | 19.5 | 1,699,820 | |
| #4 | 0/14/13 | 1,496 | 19.5 | 1,697,741 | |
| #5 | 0/14/14 | 1,500 | 19.5 | 1,697,741 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 2,500 | 35 | 3,680,628 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 2,494 | 34.5 | 3,667,472 | |
| #3 | 0/12/13 | 2,500 | 35.5 | 3,664,876 | |
| #4 | 1/14/15 | 2,499 | 34.5 | 3,664,322 | |
| #5 | 1/15/11 | 2,500 | 35 | 3,663,614 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 3,258 | 50 | 5,307,779 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 3,266 | 50 | 5,307,779 | |
| #3 | 14/15/14 | 3,244 | 50 | 5,285,477 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 3,253 | 50 | 5,285,477 | |
| #5 | 15/14/14 | 3,249 | 50 | 5,279,546 |
Typhlosion (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Typhlosion (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Typhlosion (Shadow) 0/15/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 19.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 131.5
- Defense
- 110.9
- HP
- 117
Ultra League
Typhlosion (Shadow) 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 35
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 169.8
- Defense
- 141.7
- HP
- 153
Master League
Typhlosion (Shadow) 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,258
- Attack
- 200
- Defense
- 158
- HP
- 168
Typhlosion (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Typhlosion (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Typhlosion (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Typhlosion (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Typhlosion (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Incinerate with Blast Burn and Thunder Punch.
Is Typhlosion (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Typhlosion (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #212.
What counters Typhlosion (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Mimikyu, Zygarde (Complete Forme) and Skeledirge are among the strongest current counters to Typhlosion (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Typhlosion (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Typhlosion (Shadow) is weak to Ground (1.6×), Rock (1.6×), Water (1.6×).