Master League PvP guide
Volcanion Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Volcanion is a Fire/Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #82. Its recommended PvP moveset is Incinerate with Scald and Earth Power.
Master League
#82
Strong pick
Type
Fire/Water
Best Fast Move
Incinerate
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,102
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT VOLCANION
Is Volcanion Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Volcanion is currently a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #82.
Volcanion is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #374.
Volcanion PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #744 | 68.2 | Incinerate, Scald, Overheat |
| Ultra League | #374 | 76.0 | Incinerate, Scald, Overheat |
| Master LeagueBest | #82 | 78.5 | Incinerate, Scald, Earth Power |
Best Moveset for Volcanion 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: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged 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
The recommended PvP moveset for Volcanion is Incinerate with Scald and Earth Power.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Volcanion 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
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Moves
Charged 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
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, 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: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Volcanion PvP Move Counts
Incinerate → Scald
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Incinerate → Earth Power
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Volcanion Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Volcanion wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Volcanion Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Volcanion's Fire/Water typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- ground1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.391×
- ice0.391×
- steel0.391×
- bug0.625×
- fairy0.625×
Best Counters to Volcanion in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Volcanion in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Volcanion's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
56% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
63% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Super Effective
83% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
17% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
73% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
48% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
25% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Fusion Flarefire
Charged Move
Resisted
19% HP
- Ice Burnice
Charged Move
Resisted
30% HP
Ratings are shown from Volcanion's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Volcanion.
Best Teammates for Volcanion in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Volcanion should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Volcanion's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Volcanion's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Volcanion's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Volcanion's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Volcanion'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 Volcanion
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/11/14 | 1,500 | 15.5 | 1,693,116 |
| #2 | 0/13/12 | 1,499 | 15.5 | 1,692,070 | |
| #3 | 0/15/10 | 1,498 | 15.5 | 1,690,746 | |
| #4 | 1/14/10 | 1,500 | 15.5 | 1,690,107 | |
| #5 | 0/10/14 | 1,496 | 15.5 | 1,685,657 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,495 | 25.5 | 3,655,619 |
| #2 | 1/14/15 | 2,499 | 25.5 | 3,654,238 | |
| #3 | 1/15/14 | 2,499 | 25.5 | 3,643,531 | |
| #4 | 0/14/15 | 2,490 | 25.5 | 3,639,794 | |
| #5 | 1/13/15 | 2,494 | 25.5 | 3,638,350 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,102 | 50 | 7,490,666 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,087 | 50 | 7,462,611 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 4,093 | 50 | 7,458,239 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 4,092 | 50 | 7,447,115 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,071 | 50 | 7,434,556 |
Volcanion Stats in Pokémon GO
Volcanion's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Volcanion 0/11/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 15.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 132.5
- Defense
- 119.4
- HP
- 107
Ultra League
Volcanion 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 25.5
- CP
- 2,495
- Attack
- 170
- Defense
- 155.8
- HP
- 138
Master League
Volcanion 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,102
- Attack
- 224.4
- Defense
- 194.1
- HP
- 172
Volcanion Evolution
Volcanion has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
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Volcanion Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Volcanion in Pokémon GO PvP?
Volcanion's recommended PvP moveset is Incinerate with Scald and Earth Power.
Is Volcanion good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Volcanion is currently a strong PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #82.
What counters Volcanion in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Zekrom and Kyogre are among the strongest current counters to Volcanion in Master League.
What is Volcanion weak to in Pokémon GO?
Volcanion is weak to Electric (1.6×), Ground (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).