Ultra League PvP guide
Victreebel (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Victreebel (Shadow) is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #169. Its recommended PvP moveset is Sucker Punch with Leaf Blade and Acid Spray.
Ultra League
#169
Viable pick
Type
Grass/Poison
Best Fast Move
Sucker Punch
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,748
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT VICTREEBEL (SHADOW)
Is Victreebel (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Victreebel (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #169.
Victreebel (Shadow) is also a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #235.
Victreebel (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #235 | 81.6 | Sucker Punch, Leaf Blade, Acid Spray |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #169 | 82.9 | Sucker Punch, Leaf Blade, Acid Spray |
Best Moveset for Victreebel (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
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 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 · 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
The recommended PvP moveset for Victreebel (Shadow) is Sucker Punch with Leaf Blade and Acid Spray.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Victreebel (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
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: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, 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
Fast Move
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
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
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 · 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 · 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: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Victreebel (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Sucker Punch → Leaf Blade
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Sucker Punch → Acid Spray
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Victreebel (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Victreebel (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Jellicent853
- Feraligatr787
- Blastoise706
- Florges706
- Skeledirge655
Difficult Matchups
- Tinkaton252
- Snorlax363
- Corviknight414
- Empoleon496
Victreebel (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Victreebel (Shadow)'s Grass/Poison typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fire1.6×
- 1.6×
- ice1.6×
- psychic1.6×
Resistant to
- grass0.391×
- electric0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Victreebel (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Victreebel (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Victreebel (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
83% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Neutral
63% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Super Effective
60% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
53% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Resisted
37% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Super Effective
69% HP
Ratings are shown from Victreebel (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Victreebel (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Victreebel (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Victreebel (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Victreebel (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Victreebel (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Victreebel (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Victreebel (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Victreebel (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 Victreebel (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 1,497 | 23 | 1,677,535 |
| #2 | 2/14/15 | 1,499 | 23 | 1,674,363 | |
| #3 | 0/11/14 | 1,498 | 23.5 | 1,672,959 | |
| #4 | 2/15/13 | 1,496 | 23 | 1,672,733 | |
| #5 | 2/15/14 | 1,500 | 23 | 1,672,733 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/12 | 2,499 | 48.5 | 3,617,897 |
| #2 | 0/15/14 | 2,496 | 48 | 3,617,582 | |
| #3 | 0/14/13 | 2,496 | 48.5 | 3,615,170 | |
| #4 | 0/14/15 | 2,494 | 48 | 3,614,728 | |
| #5 | 1/15/15 | 2,499 | 47.5 | 3,613,234 |
Victreebel (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Victreebel (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Victreebel (Shadow) 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 133.3
- Defense
- 96.1
- HP
- 131
Ultra League
Victreebel (Shadow) 0/15/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 48.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 172.4
- Defense
- 124.9
- HP
- 168
Victreebel (Shadow) Evolution
Shadow Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO. You have to purify Victreebel (Shadow) first, and the purified Pokémon can then Mega Evolve into Victreebel (Mega). Purifying removes the Shadow attack bonus, so the Mega form never keeps Shadow stats.
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Victreebel (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Victreebel (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Victreebel (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Sucker Punch with Leaf Blade and Acid Spray.
Is Victreebel (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Victreebel (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #169.
What counters Victreebel (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tinkaton, Snorlax and Zygarde (Complete Forme) are among the strongest current counters to Victreebel (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Victreebel (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Victreebel (Shadow) is weak to Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×).