Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Metal Claw Iron Head
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Iron Head costs 50 energy for 60 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Aron takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 399
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 747 CP
Shadow Aron moves
3 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw Best STAB | Steel | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
| Metal Sound STAB | Steel | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Tackle | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw | Steel | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
| Metal Sound | Steel | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Metal Claw (12 DPS); Metal Sound builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Aron
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Aron knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 30 | 1,130 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 30 | 1,223 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 713 | 766 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 888 | 952 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 713 | 766 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 539 | 579 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 713 | 766 |
Is Shadow Aron good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Aron 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.
- Bulk-leaning spread (141 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy 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 | 18 |
| Lv 2 | 57 |
| Lv 3 | 97 |
| Lv 4 | 136 |
| Lv 5 | 176 |
| Lv 6 | 215 |
| Lv 7 | 255 |
| Lv 8 | 294 |
| Lv 9 | 334 |
| Lv 10 | 373 |
| Lv 11 | 411 |
| Lv 12 | 448 |
| Lv 13 | 485 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 523 |
| Lv 15 | 560 |
| Lv 16 | 597 |
| Lv 17 | 635 |
| Lv 18 | 672 |
| Lv 19 | 710 |
| Lv 20 | 747 |
| Lv 21 | 784 |
| Lv 22 | 822 |
| Lv 23 | 859 |
| Lv 24 | 896 |
| Lv 25 | 934 |
| Lv 26 | 971 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,009 |
| Lv 28 | 1,046 |
| Lv 29 | 1,083 |
| Lv 30 | 1,121 |
| Lv 31 | 1,139 |
| Lv 32 | 1,158 |
| Lv 33 | 1,177 |
| Lv 34 | 1,195 |
| Lv 35 | 1,214 |
| Lv 36 | 1,233 |
| Lv 37 | 1,251 |
| Lv 38 | 1,270 |
| Lv 39 | 1,289 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,307 |
| Lv 41 | 1,324 |
| Lv 42 | 1,341 |
| Lv 43 | 1,358 |
| Lv 44 | 1,375 |
| Lv 45 | 1,392 |
| Lv 46 | 1,409 |
| Lv 47 | 1,426 |
| Lv 48 | 1,443 |
| Lv 49 | 1,461 |
| Lv 50 | 1,478 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0304
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.41 m
- Weight
- 60.00 kg
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0304_POKEMON_ARON_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Aron in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Aron's best moveset is Metal Claw (fast) with Iron Head (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Aron's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Aron takes super effective damage from Fighting, Ground, Water-type moves. It is double weak to Fighting, Ground (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Poison, Flying, Normal, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Psychic, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Aron's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Aron reaches 1,478 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,307 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 Shadow Aron?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Aron shows 747 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 934 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 Shadow Aron in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Aron spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Aron be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Aron 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.