Ultra League PvP guide
Xatu (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Xatu (Shadow) is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #353. Its recommended PvP moveset is Peck with Psyshock and Shadow Ball.
Ultra League
#353
Situational
Type
Psychic/Flying
Best Fast Move
Peck
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,474
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT XATU (SHADOW)
Is Xatu (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Xatu (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #353.
Xatu (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #485.
Xatu (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #485 | 75.6 | Peck, Psyshock, Aerial Ace |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #353 | 77.3 | Peck, Psyshock, Shadow Ball |
Best Moveset for Xatu (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
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: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
The recommended PvP moveset for Xatu (Shadow) is Peck with Psyshock and Shadow Ball.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Xatu (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Fast 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
Fast Move · STAB
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 Moves
Charged Move · STAB
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: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Xatu (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Peck → Psyshock
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Peck → Shadow Ball
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Xatu (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Xatu (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Virizion765
- Skeledirge701
- Seismitoad607
- Togekiss600
- Snorlax583
Difficult Matchups
- Empoleon161
- Tinkaton331
- Corviknight354
- Florges458
Xatu (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Xatu (Shadow)'s Psychic/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark1.6×
- electric1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- ice1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.391×
- ground0.391×
- grass0.625×
- psychic0.625×
Best Counters to Xatu (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Xatu (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Xatu (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
60% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Super Effective
56% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
19% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
85% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
17% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Resisted
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
55% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
Ratings are shown from Xatu (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Xatu (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Xatu (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Xatu (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Xatu (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Xatu (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Xatu (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Xatu (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Xatu (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 Xatu (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 1,498 | 26 | 1,713,911 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 1,499 | 26 | 1,710,437 | |
| #3 | 0/15/12 | 1,495 | 26 | 1,706,784 | |
| #4 | 0/15/13 | 1,499 | 26 | 1,706,784 | |
| #5 | 2/15/15 | 1,494 | 25.5 | 1,705,604 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,474 | 50 | 3,506,317 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 2,462 | 50 | 3,489,379 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 2,466 | 50 | 3,484,539 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 2,467 | 50 | 3,482,785 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 2,450 | 50 | 3,472,440 |
Xatu (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Xatu (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Xatu (Shadow) 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 26
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 130.8
- Defense
- 108.3
- HP
- 121
Ultra League
Xatu (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,474
- Attack
- 173.9
- Defense
- 135.3
- HP
- 149
Xatu (Shadow) Evolution
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More PoGoCoach tools
Xatu (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Xatu (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Xatu (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Peck with Psyshock and Shadow Ball.
Is Xatu (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Xatu (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #353.
What counters Xatu (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Empoleon, Zygarde (Complete Forme) and Tinkaton are among the strongest current counters to Xatu (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Xatu (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Xatu (Shadow) is weak to Dark (1.6×), Electric (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).