Gholdengo Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,976, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Gholdengo good in Pokemon GO?

Gholdengo has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 3,976 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Gholdengo in Pokemon GO?

Gholdengo has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Gholdengo's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Gholdengo is a Steel/Ghost-type Pokemon weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Gholdengo, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Gholdengo resists Normal, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Grass, Ice, Psychic, Rock, Steel-type moves.

Q: What is Gholdengo's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Gholdengo's maximum CP is 3,976 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,517 at level 40. Its base stats are 252 Attack, 190 Defense, and 202 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 644. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Gholdengo?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Gholdengo has 2009 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2512 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 3,976 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Gholdengo showing 2009 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Gholdengo in Pokemon GO?

Gholdengo can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, and trading with other trainers. Walking Gholdengo as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.

Q: Can Gholdengo be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Gholdengo availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Hex Focus Blast

Same-type attack bonus on Hex. Focus Blast costs 100 energy for 140 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Gholdengo takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Dark1.6× Fire1.6× Ghost1.6× Ground1.6×

Resists

Normal0.39× Poison0.39× Bug0.39× Dragon0.625× Fairy0.625× Fighting0.625× Flying0.625× Grass0.625× Ice0.625× Psychic0.625× Rock0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 252

Defense 190

Stamina 202

Stat total: 644
Buddy distance: 5.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 2,009 CP

Editor's notes

As a Steel/Ghost-type Pokémon, Gholdengo takes extra damage from Dark, Fire, Ghost and Ground attacks, while resisting Normal, Poison, Bug and Dragon.

Knowing that shapes how you use it: lean on its Steel/Ghost moves where they hit hard, and bench it against its weaknesses. It caps at 3,976 CP.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Gholdengo is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Gholdengo moves

2 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Astonish STAB	Ghost	7	13	1.0s	7	13
Hex Best STAB	Ghost	8	13	1.0s	8	13

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	100	50	3.5s	28.6	2.00
Focus Blast Best	Fighting	140	100	3.5s	40	1.40
Power Gem	Rock	80	50	3.0s	26.7	1.60
Shadow Ball STAB	Ghost	100	50	3.0s	33.3	2.00

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Astonish	Ghost	12	10	2	6.00	5.00
Hex	Ghost	7	13	2	3.50	6.50

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	90	55	1.64	—
Focus Blast	Fighting	150	75	2.00	—
Power Gem	Rock	85	50	1.70	—
Shadow Ball	Ghost	100	50	2.00	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Hex (8 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).

Evolution

Gimmighoul Other Evolution Stone A

Gholdengo

Family

Gimmighoul

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Raids

Not in raids

Status: Gholdengo is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Gholdengo

1

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 35.1DPS 856TDO 2

Mega BlazikenMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 34.9DPS 466TDO 3

Blacephalon Astonish491 34.7DPS 305TDO 4

Mega GengarMega LickShadow Ball 34.4DPS 442TDO 5

Mega Charizard YMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 33.7DPS 552TDO 6

Shadow ChandelureShadow Fire SpinShadow Ball 33.0DPS 323TDO

Counters carrying Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground moves deal the most damage.

How to get Gholdengo

Evolve from: Gimmighoul · Candy + Other Evolution Stone A
Trading: Can be traded between trainers

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	90	3,040
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	90	3,291
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,973	2,060
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,455	2,562
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,973	2,060
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,492	1,557
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,973	2,060

Is Gholdengo good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Gholdengo has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Attack is its highest stat (252), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	49
Lv 2	155
Lv 3	262
Lv 4	368
Lv 5	474
Lv 6	580
Lv 7	686
Lv 8	792
Lv 9	899
Lv 10	1,005
Lv 11	1,105
Lv 12	1,206
Lv 13	1,306

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,407
Lv 15	1,507
Lv 16	1,607
Lv 17	1,708
Lv 18	1,808
Lv 19	1,909
Lv 20	2,009
Lv 21	2,110
Lv 22	2,210
Lv 23	2,311
Lv 24	2,411
Lv 25	2,512
Lv 26	2,612

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,713
Lv 28	2,813
Lv 29	2,914
Lv 30	3,014
Lv 31	3,065
Lv 32	3,115
Lv 33	3,165
Lv 34	3,215
Lv 35	3,266
Lv 36	3,316
Lv 37	3,366
Lv 38	3,416
Lv 39	3,467

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,517
Lv 41	3,561
Lv 42	3,606
Lv 43	3,652
Lv 44	3,697
Lv 45	3,743
Lv 46	3,789
Lv 47	3,835
Lv 48	3,882
Lv 49	3,929
Lv 50	3,976

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #1000
Height: 1.20 m
Weight: 30.00 kg
Family forms: 2 released forms
Game ID: V1000_POKEMON_GHOLDENGO

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Gholdengo in Pokemon GO?

Gholdengo's best moveset is Hex (fast) with Focus Blast (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Gholdengo's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Gholdengo takes super effective damage from Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type moves. It resists Normal, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Grass, Ice, Psychic, Rock, Steel, so avoid those types against it.

What is Gholdengo's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Gholdengo reaches 3,976 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,517 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

What CP is a 100% IV Gholdengo?

A perfect 15/15/15 Gholdengo shows 2,009 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,512 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.

How do you get Gholdengo in Pokemon GO?

Evolve it from Gimmighoul ( Candy). It can be traded between trainers.

Can Gholdengo be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Gholdengo depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.

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