Is Lurantis (Shadow) good in Ultra League?

Lurantis (Shadow) ranks #244 of 849 in Ultra League, a niche pick that needs the right team around it.

What is the best moveset for Lurantis (Shadow) in Ultra League?

Fury Cutter with Leaf Blade and Superpower.

What counters Lurantis (Shadow) in Ultra League?

Corviknight, Mimikyu (Busted), Melmetal.

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Lurantis (Shadow) in Ultra League

Grass

#244of 849 ranked

81PvPoke score

Lurantis (Shadow) is a niche pick that needs the right team around it in Ultra League. Ultra League caps every Pokémon at 2,500 CP, so bulky Pokémon and fully powered-up favourites take over.

Best moveset

Fury CutterFast · Bug · 3 damage, 4 energy in 1 turn41% of top players

Leaf BladeCharged · Grass · 70 damage, 35 energy44% of top players

SuperpowerCharged · Fighting · 85 damage, 40 energy24% of top players

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

Play it by the counts

How many Fury Cutters 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.

9Fury Cutter → Leaf Blade9 fast moves, 9 turns

10Fury Cutter → Superpower10 fast moves, 10 turns

What Lurantis (Shadow) beats

Feraligatrwins this matchup85

Florgeswins this matchup61

Snorlaxwins this matchup55

Empoleonwins this matchup53

Zygarde (Complete Forme)wins this matchup52

What beats Lurantis (Shadow)

Corviknightloses this matchup8

Mimikyu (Busted)loses this matchup13

Melmetalloses this matchup14

Tinkatonloses this matchup18

Virizionloses this matchup38

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

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