Is Dewgong (Shadow) good in Great League?

Dewgong (Shadow) ranks #232 of 1153 in Great League, a niche pick that needs the right team around it.

What is the best moveset for Dewgong (Shadow) in Great League?

Ice Shard with Icy Wind and Drill Run.

What counters Dewgong (Shadow) in Great League?

Ninetales (Shadow), Melmetal, Mimikyu (Busted).

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Dewgong (Shadow) in Great League

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#232of 1153 ranked

82PvPoke score

Dewgong (Shadow) is a niche pick that needs the right team around it in Great League. Great League caps every Pokémon at 1,500 CP. It is the most played GO Battle League format and the one most players start with.

Best moveset

Ice ShardFast · Ice · 9 damage, 10 energy in 3 turns54% of top players

Icy WindCharged · Ice · 60 damage, 45 energy22% of top players

Drill RunCharged · Ground · 70 damage, 40 energy22% of top players

Second charged move: 50,000 stardust and 50 candy; buddy distance 3 km.

Play it by the counts

How many Ice Shards it takes to charge each move from empty. Count them in the fight and you know when a shield decision is coming — for you and for your opponent.

5Ice Shard → Icy Wind5 fast moves, 15 turns

4Ice Shard → Drill Run4 fast moves, 12 turns

What Dewgong (Shadow) beats

Tinkatonwins this matchup65

Altariawins this matchup65

Stunfiskwins this matchup65

Cramorantwins this matchup62

Corviknightwins this matchup57

What beats Dewgong (Shadow)

Ninetales (Shadow)loses this matchup18

Melmetalloses this matchup19

Mimikyu (Busted)loses this matchup42

Sableye (Shadow)loses this matchup47

Quagsire (Shadow)loses this matchup47

Battle rating out of 100 in a one-shield simulation; above 50 is a win.

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