Marshadow is a Mythical Fighting/Ghost-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Alola region (#802, Generation 7). With a max CP of 4,217 and base stats of 265/190/207 (Atk/Def/Sta), Marshadow has a total stat product of 662. Marshadow's best moveset is Poison Jab and Close Combat, making it a competitive Poison-type attacker for raids.
Marshadow is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Fighting, Normal, Poison, Rock-type attacks. Marshadow is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Poison Jab
Close Combat
Counter
Close Combat
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Marshadow's best offensive moveset is Poison Jab combined with Close Combat, achieving 13.2 DPS and 286 TDO as a Poison-type attacker (ranked #30, Tier C).
In Master League PvP, Marshadow runs Counter and Close Combat, ranked #41 (Tier D) with a 56.50% win rate. Marshadow has access to 3 fast moves and 5 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Counter (13 DPS), while Sucker Punch generates energy the fastest (12 EPS).
Raid Guide
Marshadow as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsMarshadow is not currently available as a raid boss. When Marshadow returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Marshadow from raids would have 2131 CP at level 20, or 2664 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Marshadow
Marshadow is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Psychic-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
How to Get Marshadow
Marshadow can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
Walking Marshadow as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Marshadow Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Marshadow in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Marshadow from raids or eggs will show 2,131 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Marshadow is a Fighting/Ghost-type Pokemon with a stat total of 662. With its high Attack stat (265), Marshadow is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Psychic-type moves when using Marshadow. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Marshadow's performance.
Marshadow's moves get a damage boost in Fog and Cloudy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 5 charged moves available, a second move gives Marshadow much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Marshadow?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Marshadow ranks #30 as a Poison-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 4,217 and base stats of 265/190/207, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Marshadow is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Poison-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.
In PvP (Master League), Marshadow is ranked #41 (Tier D) with a 56.50% win rate.