Master League PvP guide
Vikavolt (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Vikavolt (Shadow) is a Bug/Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #209. Its recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with X-Scissor and Discharge.
Master League
#209
Viable pick
Type
Bug/Electric
Best Fast Move
Volt Switch
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,524
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT VIKAVOLT (SHADOW)
Is Vikavolt (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Vikavolt (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #209.
Vikavolt (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #321 and a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #325.
Vikavolt (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #321 | 79.4 | Volt Switch, X-Scissor, Discharge |
| Ultra League | #325 | 78.4 | Volt Switch, X-Scissor, Discharge |
| Master LeagueBest | #209 | 61.8 | Volt Switch, X-Scissor, Discharge |
Best Moveset for Vikavolt (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
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 Vikavolt (Shadow) is Volt Switch with X-Scissor and Discharge.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Vikavolt (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
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: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Moves
Charged 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: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Vikavolt (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Volt Switch → X-Scissor
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Volt Switch → Discharge
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Vikavolt (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Vikavolt (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Vikavolt (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Vikavolt (Shadow)'s Bug/Electric typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fire1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- grass0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Vikavolt (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Vikavolt (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Vikavolt (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
93% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
139% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
49% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
104% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Resisted
53% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
45% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
78% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
59% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Resisted
71% HP
Ratings are shown from Vikavolt (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Vikavolt (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Vikavolt (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Vikavolt (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 5 of Vikavolt (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Vikavolt (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Vikavolt (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Vikavolt (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Vikavolt (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 Vikavolt (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/12 | 1,498 | 18 | 1,557,669 |
| #2 | 1/13/12 | 1,499 | 18 | 1,554,710 | |
| #3 | 0/12/14 | 1,496 | 18 | 1,553,426 | |
| #4 | 0/12/15 | 1,500 | 18 | 1,553,426 | |
| #5 | 5/15/15 | 1,500 | 17.5 | 1,553,207 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 2/15/15 | 2,500 | 29.5 | 3,357,484 |
| #2 | 0/13/13 | 2,495 | 30 | 3,348,563 | |
| #3 | 0/15/8 | 2,499 | 30.5 | 3,344,779 | |
| #4 | 0/14/12 | 2,496 | 30 | 3,344,755 | |
| #5 | 1/15/15 | 2,490 | 29.5 | 3,344,369 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,524 | 50 | 5,487,614 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,511 | 50 | 5,467,214 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,514 | 50 | 5,455,894 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,515 | 50 | 5,454,754 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,498 | 50 | 5,446,814 |
Vikavolt (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Vikavolt (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Vikavolt (Shadow) 0/14/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 18
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 144
- Defense
- 97.5
- HP
- 111
Ultra League
Vikavolt (Shadow) 2/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 29.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 185.7
- Defense
- 125.5
- HP
- 144
Master League
Vikavolt (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,524
- Attack
- 226
- Defense
- 145.4
- HP
- 167
Vikavolt (Shadow) Evolution
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Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Ultra League #53
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Ultra League #51
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Vikavolt (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Vikavolt (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Vikavolt (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with X-Scissor and Discharge.
Is Vikavolt (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Vikavolt (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #209.
What counters Vikavolt (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Dialga (Origin) and Zekrom are among the strongest current counters to Vikavolt (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Vikavolt (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Vikavolt (Shadow) is weak to Fire (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).