Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bite Flamethrower
Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Bagon takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 355
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 660 CP
Shadow Bagon moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Flamethrower Best | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Twister STAB | Dragon | 50 | 33 | 3.0s | 16.7 | 1.52 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Twister | Dragon | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Bagon
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Bagon knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 26 | 999 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 26 | 1,082 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 628 | 677 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 781 | 842 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 628 | 677 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 474 | 512 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 628 | 677 |
Is Shadow Bagon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Bagon 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 (134), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 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 Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 16 |
| Lv 2 | 51 |
| Lv 3 | 86 |
| Lv 4 | 121 |
| Lv 5 | 155 |
| Lv 6 | 190 |
| Lv 7 | 225 |
| Lv 8 | 260 |
| Lv 9 | 295 |
| Lv 10 | 330 |
| Lv 11 | 363 |
| Lv 12 | 396 |
| Lv 13 | 429 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 462 |
| Lv 15 | 495 |
| Lv 16 | 528 |
| Lv 17 | 561 |
| Lv 18 | 594 |
| Lv 19 | 627 |
| Lv 20 | 660 |
| Lv 21 | 693 |
| Lv 22 | 726 |
| Lv 23 | 759 |
| Lv 24 | 793 |
| Lv 25 | 826 |
| Lv 26 | 859 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 892 |
| Lv 28 | 925 |
| Lv 29 | 958 |
| Lv 30 | 991 |
| Lv 31 | 1,007 |
| Lv 32 | 1,024 |
| Lv 33 | 1,040 |
| Lv 34 | 1,057 |
| Lv 35 | 1,073 |
| Lv 36 | 1,090 |
| Lv 37 | 1,106 |
| Lv 38 | 1,123 |
| Lv 39 | 1,139 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,156 |
| Lv 41 | 1,171 |
| Lv 42 | 1,185 |
| Lv 43 | 1,200 |
| Lv 44 | 1,215 |
| Lv 45 | 1,230 |
| Lv 46 | 1,245 |
| Lv 47 | 1,261 |
| Lv 48 | 1,276 |
| Lv 49 | 1,291 |
| Lv 50 | 1,307 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0371
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.61 m
- Weight
- 42.10 kg
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0371_POKEMON_BAGON_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Bagon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bagon's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Flamethrower (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Bagon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bagon takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy, Ice-type moves. It resists Electric, Fire, Grass, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Bagon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bagon reaches 1,307 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,156 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 Bagon?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Bagon shows 660 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 826 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 Bagon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bagon spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Bagon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Bagon 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.