Is Snorlax (Shadow) good in Ultra League?

Snorlax (Shadow) ranks #3 of 849 in Ultra League, one of the best picks in the format.

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

Psywave with Body Slam and Earthquake.

What counters Snorlax (Shadow) in Ultra League?

Melmetal, Virizion, Moltres (Galarian).

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Snorlax (Shadow) in Ultra League

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#3of 849 ranked

94PvPoke score

Snorlax (Shadow) is one of the best picks in the format in Ultra League. Ultra League caps every Pokémon at 2,500 CP, so bulky Pokémon and fully powered-up favourites take over.

Best moveset

PsywaveFast · Psychic · 3 damage, 4 energy in 1 turn61% of top players

Body SlamCharged · Normal · 65 damage, 40 energy26% of top players

EarthquakeCharged · Ground · 120 damage, 65 energy15% of top players

Second charged move: 75,000 stardust and 75 candy; buddy distance 5 km.

Play it by the counts

How many Psywaves 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.

10Psywave → Body Slam10 fast moves, 10 turns

17Psywave → Earthquake17 fast moves, 17 turns

What Snorlax (Shadow) beats

Feraligatrwins this matchup73

Tinkatonwins this matchup70

Empoleonwins this matchup65

Zygarde (Complete Forme)wins this matchup60

Florgeswins this matchup53

What beats Snorlax (Shadow)

Melmetalloses this matchup25

Virizionloses this matchup40

Moltres (Galarian)loses this matchup40

Corviknightloses this matchup41

Giratina (Altered)loses this matchup42

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

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