Master League PvP guide
Zarude Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Zarude is a Dark/Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #115. Its recommended PvP moveset is Bite with Dark Pulse and Energy Ball.
Master League
#115
Viable pick
Type
Dark/Grass
Best Fast Move
Bite
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,334
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT ZARUDE
Is Zarude Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zarude is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #115.
Zarude PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #597 | 68.0 | Vine Whip, Dark Pulse, Energy Ball |
| Master LeagueBest | #115 | 74.3 | Bite, Dark Pulse, Energy Ball |
Best Moveset for Zarude 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: 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: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Zarude is Bite with Dark Pulse and Energy Ball.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Zarude 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: 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 · 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: 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: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Zarude PvP Move Counts
Bite → Dark Pulse
12 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Bite → Energy Ball
12 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Zarude Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Zarude wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Zarude Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Zarude's Dark/Grass typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug2.56×
- fairy1.6×
- fighting1.6×
- fire1.6×
- 1.6×
- ice1.6×
- poison1.6×
Resistant to
- psychic0.391×
- dark0.625×
- electric0.625×
- ghost0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ground0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Zarude in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Zarude in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Zarude's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
58% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
63% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
75% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
57% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
70% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Resisted
17% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Resisted
27% HP
Ratings are shown from Zarude's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Zarude.
Best Teammates for Zarude in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Zarude should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 5 of Zarude's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Zarude's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Zarude's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Zarude's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Zarude'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 Zarude
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/11/14 | 2,499 | 24.5 | 3,897,646 |
| #2 | 2/15/15 | 2,495 | 24 | 3,893,736 | |
| #3 | 0/15/9 | 2,496 | 24.5 | 3,893,625 | |
| #4 | 3/14/15 | 2,500 | 24 | 3,892,696 | |
| #5 | 0/12/13 | 2,500 | 24.5 | 3,890,875 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,334 | 50 | 8,681,465 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,317 | 50 | 8,647,685 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 4,324 | 50 | 8,643,720 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 4,325 | 50 | 8,639,727 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,300 | 50 | 8,613,905 |
Zarude Stats in Pokémon GO
Zarude's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Ultra League
Zarude 0/11/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 160
- Defense
- 149.4
- HP
- 163
Master League
Zarude 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,334
- Attack
- 216
- Defense
- 193.3
- HP
- 208
Zarude Evolution
Zarude has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Zarude in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Dark typing · Same Bite fast move · Master League #341
Shares Dark typing · Dark-type fast move · Great League #24
Same Grass / Dark typing
Same Grass / Dark typing · Ultra League #462
Same Grass / Dark typing · Ultra League #468
Same Grass / Dark typing · Ultra League #455
More PoGoCoach tools
Zarude Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Zarude in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zarude's recommended PvP moveset is Bite with Dark Pulse and Energy Ball.
Is Zarude good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zarude is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #115.
What counters Zarude in Pokémon GO PvP?
Xerneas, Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Dialga (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Zarude in Master League.
What is Zarude weak to in Pokémon GO?
Zarude is weak to Bug (2.56×), Fairy (1.6×), Fighting (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Poison (1.6×).