Ultra League PvP guide
Vileplume (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Vileplume (Shadow) is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #654. Its recommended PvP moveset is Acid with Moonblast and Sludge Bomb.
Ultra League
#654
Niche
Type
Grass/Poison
Best Fast Move
Acid
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,893
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT VILEPLUME (SHADOW)
Is Vileplume (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Vileplume (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #654.
Vileplume (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #951 | 59.9 | Acid, Moonblast, Sludge Bomb |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #654 | 65.5 | Acid, Moonblast, Sludge Bomb |
Best Moveset for Vileplume (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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
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
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 Vileplume (Shadow) is Acid with Moonblast and Sludge Bomb.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Vileplume (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
Charged Moves
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
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
Vileplume (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Acid → Moonblast
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Acid → Sludge Bomb
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Vileplume (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Vileplume (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
- Empoleon98
- Snorlax197
- Corviknight230
- Tinkaton272
Vileplume (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Vileplume (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 Vileplume (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Vileplume (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Vileplume (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Resisted
34% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Super Effective
63% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Super Effective
55% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
76% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
31% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Ratings are shown from Vileplume (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Vileplume (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Vileplume (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Vileplume (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Vileplume (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Vileplume (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Vileplume (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Vileplume (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Vileplume (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 Vileplume (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 1,493 | 22 | 1,760,832 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 1,497 | 22 | 1,760,832 | |
| #3 | 1/14/14 | 1,497 | 22 | 1,759,826 | |
| #4 | 2/13/14 | 1,500 | 22 | 1,758,724 | |
| #5 | 0/12/10 | 1,499 | 22.5 | 1,756,659 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 2,498 | 44 | 3,813,920 |
| #2 | 0/12/15 | 2,499 | 44.5 | 3,798,158 | |
| #3 | 0/13/14 | 2,500 | 44.5 | 3,795,355 | |
| #4 | 0/14/14 | 2,491 | 44 | 3,792,964 | |
| #5 | 0/14/15 | 2,498 | 44 | 3,792,964 |
Vileplume (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Vileplume (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Vileplume (Shadow) 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 22
- CP
- 1,493
- Attack
- 126.6
- Defense
- 114
- HP
- 122
Ultra League
Vileplume (Shadow) 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 44
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 163.7
- Defense
- 147.5
- HP
- 158
Vileplume (Shadow) Evolution
This family branches: at the stage marked Choose one you can only evolve into a single one of the options shown.
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Vileplume (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Vileplume (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Vileplume (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Acid with Moonblast and Sludge Bomb.
Is Vileplume (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Vileplume (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #654.
What counters Vileplume (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Empoleon, Snorlax and Corviknight are among the strongest current counters to Vileplume (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Vileplume (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Vileplume (Shadow) is weak to Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×).