Master League PvP guide
Ursaring (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Ursaring (Shadow) is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #230. Its recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Close Combat and Swift.
Master League
#230
Viable pick
Type
Normal
Best Fast Move
Shadow Claw
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,329
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT URSARING (SHADOW)
Is Ursaring (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ursaring (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #230.
Ursaring (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #303 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #381.
Ursaring (Shadow) can evolve into Ursaluna (Shadow), which is one of the strongest options in Master League where it is ranked #17, and is also ranked #183 in Ultra League and #310 in Great League.
Ursaring (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #381 | 78.3 | Shadow Claw, Close Combat, Swift |
| Ultra League | #303 | 79.2 | Shadow Claw, Swift, Close Combat |
| Master LeagueBest | #230 | 59.7 | Shadow Claw, Close Combat, Swift |
Best Moveset for Ursaring (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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 Move
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
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Ursaring (Shadow) is Shadow Claw with Close Combat and Swift.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Ursaring (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
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: 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: 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
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
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
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
Ursaring (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Shadow Claw → Close Combat
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Shadow Claw → Swift
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Ursaring (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Ursaring (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Lunala524
Difficult Matchups
Ursaring (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Ursaring (Shadow)'s Normal typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting1.6×
Resistant to
- ghost0.391×
Best Counters to Ursaring (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Ursaring (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Ursaring (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
53% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
91% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
147% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
110% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
112% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
76% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
68% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
118% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
101% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
83% HP
Ratings are shown from Ursaring (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Ursaring (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Ursaring (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Ursaring (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Ursaring (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Ursaring (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Ursaring (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Ursaring (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Ursaring (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 Ursaring (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 1,498 | 19 | 1,630,876 |
| #2 | 0/15/13 | 1,496 | 19 | 1,628,475 | |
| #3 | 0/15/14 | 1,499 | 19 | 1,628,475 | |
| #4 | 1/13/15 | 1,500 | 19 | 1,627,421 | |
| #5 | 1/14/13 | 1,498 | 19 | 1,625,090 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/13 | 2,500 | 33.5 | 3,508,088 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 2,498 | 33.5 | 3,507,152 | |
| #3 | 0/13/15 | 2,496 | 33.5 | 3,505,949 | |
| #4 | 1/15/11 | 2,500 | 33.5 | 3,501,602 | |
| #5 | 0/15/15 | 2,492 | 33 | 3,501,571 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,329 | 50 | 5,241,463 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,316 | 50 | 5,220,581 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 3,322 | 50 | 5,213,283 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 3,319 | 50 | 5,208,498 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,303 | 50 | 5,199,698 |
Ursaring (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Ursaring (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Ursaring (Shadow) 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 19
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 137.4
- Defense
- 92
- HP
- 129
Ultra League
Ursaring (Shadow) 0/15/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 33.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 177.6
- Defense
- 119.7
- HP
- 165
Master League
Ursaring (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,329
- Attack
- 210.9
- Defense
- 133.6
- HP
- 186
Ursaring (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Ursaring (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Normal typing · Also runs Swift · Master League #276
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Same Shadow Claw fast move · Also runs Close Combat · Master League #201
Shares Normal typing · Similar charged move types · Master League #194
Same Shadow Claw fast move · Also runs Close Combat · Master League #126
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Ursaring (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Ursaring (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ursaring (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Close Combat and Swift.
Is Ursaring (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ursaring (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #230.
What counters Ursaring (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Ursaring (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Ursaring (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Ursaring (Shadow) is weak to Fighting (1.6×).