Ultra League PvP guide
Walrein (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Walrein (Shadow) is a Ice/Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #39. Its recommended PvP moveset is Powder Snow with Icicle Spear and Earthquake.
Ultra League
#39
Strong pick
Type
Ice/Water
Best Fast Move
Powder Snow
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,081
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT WALREIN (SHADOW)
Is Walrein (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Walrein (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #39.
Walrein (Shadow) is also a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #133 and a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #191.
Walrein (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #133 | 84.9 | Powder Snow, Icicle Spear, Earthquake |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #39 | 89.0 | Powder Snow, Icicle Spear, Earthquake |
| Master League | #191 | 64.4 | Powder Snow, Icicle Spear, Earthquake |
Best Moveset for Walrein (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, 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 Walrein (Shadow) is Powder Snow with Icicle Spear and Earthquake.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Walrein (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
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 · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, 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
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, 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
Walrein (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Powder Snow → Icicle Spear
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Powder Snow → Earthquake
9 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Walrein (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Walrein (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Florges695
- Tinkaton655
- Empoleon652
- Corviknight645
Difficult Matchups
- Ampharos180
- Melmetal248
- Skeledirge252
- Jellicent405
Walrein (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Walrein (Shadow)'s Ice/Water typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- fighting1.6×
- grass1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- ice0.391×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Walrein (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Walrein (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Walrein (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Volt Switchelectric
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Brutal Swingdark
Charged Move
Neutral
24% HP
- Trailblazegrass
Charged Move
Super Effective
45% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
59% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Incineratefire
Fast Move
Neutral
- Torch Songfire
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Hexghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Surfwater
Charged Move
Resisted
22% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Astonishghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
70% HP
- Shadow Punchghost
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
Ratings are shown from Walrein (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Walrein (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Walrein (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Walrein (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Walrein (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Walrein (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers
Covers 3 of Walrein (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 Walrein (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/12/15 | 1,499 | 21 | 2,013,052 |
| #2 | 0/13/13 | 1,497 | 21 | 2,010,869 | |
| #3 | 0/13/14 | 1,500 | 21 | 2,010,869 | |
| #4 | 0/14/12 | 1,498 | 21 | 2,008,550 | |
| #5 | 1/14/10 | 1,500 | 21 | 2,006,557 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,500 | 39.5 | 4,354,398 |
| #2 | 0/13/14 | 2,500 | 40 | 4,339,788 | |
| #3 | 0/12/15 | 2,498 | 40 | 4,338,197 | |
| #4 | 1/15/12 | 2,499 | 39.5 | 4,334,973 | |
| #5 | 0/15/14 | 2,495 | 39.5 | 4,332,841 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 3,075 | 50 | 5,712,244 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 3,081 | 50 | 5,712,244 | |
| #3 | 15/15/13 | 3,069 | 50 | 5,685,676 | |
| #4 | 14/15/14 | 3,060 | 50 | 5,683,248 | |
| #5 | 14/15/15 | 3,066 | 50 | 5,683,248 |
Walrein (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Walrein (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Walrein (Shadow) 0/12/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 21
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 111.4
- Defense
- 115.1
- HP
- 157
Ultra League
Walrein (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 39.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 143.3
- Defense
- 150.4
- HP
- 202
Master League
Walrein (Shadow) 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,075
- Attack
- 165.5
- Defense
- 160.5
- HP
- 215
Walrein (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Walrein (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Ice / Water typing · Same Powder Snow fast move · Great League #109
Same Water / Ice typing · Ice-type fast move · Mega Great League #68
Same Water / Ice typing · Ice-type fast move · Great League #265
Shares Ice typing · Same Powder Snow fast move · Ultra League #93
Shares Ice typing · Same Powder Snow fast move · Mega Ultra League #93
Same Water / Ice typing · Ice-type fast move · Ultra League #582
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Walrein (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Walrein (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Walrein (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Powder Snow with Icicle Spear and Earthquake.
Is Walrein (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Walrein (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #39.
What counters Walrein (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ampharos, Melmetal and Skeledirge are among the strongest current counters to Walrein (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Walrein (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Walrein (Shadow) is weak to Electric (1.6×), Fighting (1.6×), Grass (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).