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Weavile
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,438 |
| Generation | Sinnoh (Gen 4) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Weavile
Weavile is a Dark/Ice-type Pokémon from Sinnoh (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,438 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Weavile has base stats of 243 Attack, 171 Defense, and 172 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 586.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 243, Weavile is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Weavile is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Fog weather, Weavile receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Weavile is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Shard STAB | Ice | 12 | +12 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
| Feint Attack | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Snarl STAB | Dark | 12 | +12 | 10.9 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche STAB | Ice | 90 | -45 | - | 90 | -45 |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 140 | -75 | - | 150 | -75 |
| Foul Play STAB | Dark | 70 | -45 | - | 70 | -45 |
| Triple Axel | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Weavile takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Weavile takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Weavile
Top Pokémon to use when battling Weavile in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kartana
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 2 |
Pheromosa
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 3 |
Blacephalon
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 4 |
Rampardos
| Rock | 295 | 109 | 219 | 3,773 |
| 5 |
Archeops
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 6 |
Dialga
| Steel Dragon | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 7 |
Reshiram
| Dragon Fire | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 8 |
Chandelure
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 9 |
Marshadow
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 10 |
Volcarona
| Bug Fire | 264 | 189 | 198 | 4,155 |
🏆 Weavile PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 1,498 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 19 | 1,498 |
| 3 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 5 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 1,498 |
| 6 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 7 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 8 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 9 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 1,495 |
| 10 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 19 | 1,499 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 32 | 2,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 32 | 2,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 32 | 2,493 |
| 4 | 1 | 12 | 15 | 32 | 2,497 |
| 5 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 32 | 2,493 |
| 6 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 32 | 2,500 |
| 7 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 32 | 2,500 |
| 8 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 32 | 2,497 |
| 9 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 2,500 |
| 10 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 32 | 2,493 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Weavile IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,576 | 1,288 | 1,717 | 2,146 | 3,005 | 3,407 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,569 | 1,284 | 1,712 | 2,140 | 2,997 | 3,398 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,569 | 1,284 | 1,712 | 2,140 | 2,997 | 3,398 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,552 | 1,276 | 1,701 | 2,126 | 2,977 | 3,376 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,548 | 1,274 | 1,698 | 2,123 | 2,973 | 3,370 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,528 | 1,264 | 1,685 | 2,107 | 2,949 | 3,344 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,505 | 1,252 | 1,669 | 2,087 | 2,922 | 3,313 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,526 | 1,263 | 1,683 | 2,105 | 2,947 | 3,341 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,458 | 1,229 | 1,638 | 2,048 | 2,868 | 3,251 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,231 | 1,115 | 1,487 | 1,859 | 2,602 | 2,951 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Weavile with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,407 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,005 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,638 - 1,717 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,048 - 2,146 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,638 - 1,717 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,229 - 1,288 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Weavile with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 26 | 3,005 |
| 2 | 3,005 | 27 | 3,005 |
| 3 | 3,005 | 28 | 3,005 |
| 4 | 3,005 | 29 | 3,005 |
| 5 | 405 | 30 | 2,576 |
| 6 | 3,005 | 31 | 3,005 |
| 7 | 3,005 | 32 | 3,005 |
| 8 | 3,005 | 33 | 3,005 |
| 9 | 3,005 | 34 | 3,005 |
| 10 | 858 | 35 | 2,790 |
| 11 | 3,005 | 36 | 3,005 |
| 12 | 3,005 | 37 | 3,005 |
| 13 | 3,005 | 38 | 3,005 |
| 14 | 3,005 | 39 | 3,005 |
| 15 | 1,288 | 40 | 3,005 |
| 16 | 3,005 | 41 | 3,005 |
| 17 | 3,005 | 42 | 3,005 |
| 18 | 3,005 | 43 | 3,005 |
| 19 | 3,005 | 44 | 3,005 |
| 20 | 1,717 | 45 | 3,214 |
| 21 | 3,005 | 46 | 3,005 |
| 22 | 3,005 | 47 | 3,005 |
| 23 | 3,005 | 48 | 3,005 |
| 24 | 3,005 | 49 | 3,005 |
| 25 | 2,146 | 50 | 3,407 |
📖 Complete Weavile Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Weavile (#461) is a Dark/Ice-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,438 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Weavile is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Weavile in 2026.
📊 Weavile Stats Analysis
Weavile's Attack stat is 243 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Weavile a strong damage dealer.
With 171 Defense (Good) and 172 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 586. This gives Weavile reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Dark-type Pokémon, Weavile's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Weavile Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Weavile depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Ice Shard (Fast) with Avalanche (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Weavile has 3 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Weavile PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Weavile can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Dark/Ice typing provides useful matchups against Psychic, Ghost, Dark-type threats while being weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy types.
Master League
In Master League, Weavile faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Weavile Raid Guide & Counters
Weavile appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Weavile at Level 20 (1,638 - 1,717 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,048 - 2,146 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,717 CP.
🎯 How to Get Weavile in Pokémon GO
Weavile can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Foggy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Weavile Evolution Guide
Weavile is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Weavile
Shadow Weavile is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Weavile's effective Attack becomes ~292. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Weavile in Pokémon GO
Shiny Weavile is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Weavile gets a weather boost in Foggy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,048 - 2,146 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Weavile
Q: What is Weavile's max CP?
A: 3,407 CP at Level 50, or 3,005 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Weavile good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Weavile be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Weavile is available.
Q: What is Weavile weak to?
A: Fighting, Bug, Fairy, Fire, Rock, Steel-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Ice Shard + Avalanche for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated June 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.