Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Trevenant
Say it: TRE-ve-na-nt
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Trevenant is the Elder Tree Pokémon — Ghost and Grass from Phantump (trade evolve). In Pokémon GO it is a Ghost/Grass attacker with Shadow Claw / Sucker Punch + Shadow Ball / Seed Bomb / Foul Play. Ghost/Grass hits Water, Ground, Ghost, and Psychic well; Fire, Ice, Flying, Dark, and Ghost punish it. Evolve Phantump or catch Trevenant from events.
Say it: TRE-ve-na-nt
Trevenant (#709) is a Ghost / Grass Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Phantump. Trainers use it as a Ghost/Grass raid attacker and Great League pick with Shadow Claw / Sucker Punch + Shadow Ball / Seed Bomb / Foul Play. Against Trevenant, lead with Fire, Ice, Flying, Dark, or Ghost. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Trevenant is a Ghost / Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0709. Grass picks spike during Sunny weather and certain Community Days.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball / Seed Bomb is the usual kit; Sucker Punch + Foul Play for Dark lean. Shadow Trevenant is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Ghost moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
- Grass moves hit Water, Ground, and Rock hard.
When Trevenant is your opponent, Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 201
- Defense
- 154
- Stamina
- 198
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Charizard Y · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 2. Reshiram · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Fusion Flare
- 3. Shadow Moltres · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Shadow Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Mega Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 6. Shadow Entei · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 7. Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 8. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 9. Chandelure · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 10. Heatran · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Emboar · beats Fire
Ember + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Infernape · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 2. Arcanine · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
- 3. Flareon · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Typhlosion · beats Fire
Incinerate + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Magmortar · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Punch
- 6. Camerupt · beats Fire
Incinerate + Overheat
- 7. Torkoal · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 8. Rapidash · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Blast
- 9. Pyroar · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 10. Simisear · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Houndoom · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Trevenant’s always-available TM pool. Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball covers most Ghost raid needs.
Fast
- Shadow Claw · Standard
Ghost STAB / default
- Sucker Punch · Standard
Dark energy
Charged
- Shadow Ball · Standard
Ghost nuke
- Seed Bomb · Standard
Grass nuke / PvP
- Foul Play · Standard
Dark coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- shadow claw
- sucker punch
Charged
- seed bomb
- shadow ball
- foul play
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #182 of 954 · CP 1499
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- Ultra League · rank #133 of 747 · CP 2486
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- Master League · rank #221 of 1023 · CP 2893
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
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Raid attacker roles
Ghost-type shortlist
- Trevenant — Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- Trevenant — Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.