Master League PvP guide
Weavile (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Weavile (Shadow) is a Dark/Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #288. Its recommended PvP moveset is Snarl with Avalanche and Focus Blast.
Master League
#288
Situational
Type
Dark/Ice
Best Fast Move
Snarl
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,397
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT WEAVILE (SHADOW)
Is Weavile (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Weavile (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #288.
Weavile (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #933 | 60.7 | Snarl, Avalanche, Foul Play |
| Ultra League | #669 | 64.9 | Snarl, Avalanche, Foul Play |
| Master LeagueBest | #288 | 53.9 | Snarl, Avalanche, Focus Blast |
Best Moveset for Weavile (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
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: 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: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
The recommended PvP moveset for Weavile (Shadow) is Snarl with Avalanche and Focus Blast.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Weavile (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
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: 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: 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: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
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: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Weavile (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Snarl → Avalanche
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Snarl → Focus Blast
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Weavile (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Weavile (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Weavile (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Weavile (Shadow)'s Dark/Ice typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting2.56×
- bug1.6×
- fairy1.6×
- fire1.6×
- rock1.6×
- steel1.6×
Resistant to
- psychic0.391×
- dark0.625×
- ghost0.625×
- ice0.625×
Best Counters to Weavile (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Weavile (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Weavile (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
92% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
43% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
119% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
182% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
123% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
138% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
125% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
238% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
178% HP
Ratings are shown from Weavile (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Weavile (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Weavile (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Weavile (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Weavile (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Weavile (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Weavile (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Weavile (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Weavile (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 Weavile (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,496 | 18.5 | 1,596,569 |
| #2 | 2/15/13 | 1,500 | 18.5 | 1,594,665 | |
| #3 | 1/14/15 | 1,498 | 18.5 | 1,594,520 | |
| #4 | 2/13/15 | 1,500 | 18.5 | 1,592,400 | |
| #5 | 1/15/13 | 1,494 | 18.5 | 1,588,156 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 2,500 | 32 | 3,456,948 |
| #2 | 0/15/14 | 2,500 | 32 | 3,450,629 | |
| #3 | 0/13/13 | 2,500 | 32.5 | 3,441,042 | |
| #4 | 0/13/15 | 2,493 | 32 | 3,438,261 | |
| #5 | 1/15/15 | 2,497 | 31.5 | 3,436,900 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,397 | 50 | 5,319,870 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,384 | 50 | 5,299,250 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,388 | 50 | 5,291,269 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,388 | 50 | 5,285,986 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,371 | 50 | 5,278,631 |
Weavile (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Weavile (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Weavile (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 18.5
- CP
- 1,496
- Attack
- 139.6
- Defense
- 106.9
- HP
- 107
Ultra League
Weavile (Shadow) 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 32
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 180.7
- Defense
- 137.6
- HP
- 139
Master League
Weavile (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,397
- Attack
- 216.8
- Defense
- 156.3
- HP
- 157
Weavile (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Weavile (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Dark / Ice typing
Same Dark / Ice typing · Ultra League #772
Shares Dark typing · Same Snarl fast move · Master League #315
Shares Dark typing · Same Snarl fast move · Great League #24
Shares Ice typing · Also runs Avalanche · Master League #333
Shares Ice typing · Also runs Avalanche · Master League #149
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Weavile (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Weavile (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Weavile (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Snarl with Avalanche and Focus Blast.
Is Weavile (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Weavile (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #288.
What counters Weavile (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Kyogre and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Weavile (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Weavile (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Weavile (Shadow) is weak to Fighting (2.56×), Bug (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Rock (1.6×), Steel (1.6×).