Shadow Blaziken
Fire/Fighting-type, Generation 3. Ranked #5 among Fighting-type raid attackers (Tier A). #42 in Ultra League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Counter Aura Sphere 30.6 DPS
- Ultra League
- Ember Overheat 62.06% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Aura Sphere costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Blaziken takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 571
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,627 CP
Shadow Blaziken moves
3 fast · 7 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter Best STAB | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Ember STAB | Fire | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
| Fire Spin STAB | Fire | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura Sphere Best STAB | Fighting | 100 | 50 | 2.0s | 50 | 2.00 |
| Blaze Kick STAB | Fire | 40 | 33 | 1.0s | 40 | 1.21 |
| Brave Bird | Flying | 130 | 100 | 2.0s | 65 | 1.30 |
| Focus Blast STAB | Fighting | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Overheat STAB | Fire | 160 | 100 | 4.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
| Blast Burn STAB Elite | Fire | 120 | 50 | 3.5s | 34.3 | 2.40 |
| Stone Edge Elite | Rock | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Ember | Fire | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Fire Spin | Fire | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura Sphere | Fighting | 80 | 40 | 2.00 | — |
| Blaze Kick | Fire | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Brave Bird | Flying | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 150 | 75 | 2.00 | — |
| Overheat | Fire | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Blast Burn | Fire | 110 | 50 | 2.20 | — |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 55 | 1.82 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Blaziken runs Counter with Aura Sphere — 30.6 DPS and 613 TDO as a Fighting-type attacker. It also covers the Fire slot with Fire Spin and Blast Burn.
In Great League it runs Ember and Overheat. In Ultra League it runs Ember and Overheat.
The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Blast Burn, Stone Edge are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Blaziken places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fighting | #5 | A | 30.6 | 613 | Counter Aura Sphere |
| Fire | #7 | A | 28.6 | 573 | Fire Spin Blast Burn |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #50 | A | 58.46% | Ember Overheat | 0/13/15 |
| Ultra League | #42 | A | 62.06% | Ember Overheat | 0/14/14 |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Blaziken
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 590 | 685 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 986 | 1,098 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,527 | 1,668 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,900 | 2,075 |
Is Shadow Blaziken good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Blaziken is a Tier A Fighting-type raid attacker, ranked #5 at 30.6 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 40 |
| Lv 2 | 126 |
| Lv 3 | 212 |
| Lv 4 | 298 |
| Lv 5 | 384 |
| Lv 6 | 470 |
| Lv 7 | 556 |
| Lv 8 | 642 |
| Lv 9 | 728 |
| Lv 10 | 814 |
| Lv 11 | 895 |
| Lv 12 | 976 |
| Lv 13 | 1,058 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,139 |
| Lv 15 | 1,220 |
| Lv 16 | 1,302 |
| Lv 17 | 1,383 |
| Lv 18 | 1,464 |
| Lv 19 | 1,546 |
| Lv 20 | 1,627 |
| Lv 21 | 1,708 |
| Lv 22 | 1,790 |
| Lv 23 | 1,871 |
| Lv 24 | 1,953 |
| Lv 25 | 2,034 |
| Lv 26 | 2,115 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,197 |
| Lv 28 | 2,278 |
| Lv 29 | 2,360 |
| Lv 30 | 2,441 |
| Lv 31 | 2,482 |
| Lv 32 | 2,522 |
| Lv 33 | 2,563 |
| Lv 34 | 2,604 |
| Lv 35 | 2,644 |
| Lv 36 | 2,685 |
| Lv 37 | 2,726 |
| Lv 38 | 2,766 |
| Lv 39 | 2,807 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,848 |
| Lv 41 | 2,884 |
| Lv 42 | 2,920 |
| Lv 43 | 2,957 |
| Lv 44 | 2,994 |
| Lv 45 | 3,031 |
| Lv 46 | 3,068 |
| Lv 47 | 3,106 |
| Lv 48 | 3,143 |
| Lv 49 | 3,181 |
| Lv 50 | 3,219 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0257
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.91 m
- Weight
- 52.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0257_POKEMON_BLAZIKEN_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Blaziken in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Blaziken's best moveset is Counter with Aura Sphere, worth 30.6 DPS as a Fighting-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.
In Ultra League the set changes to Ember with Overheat.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Blaziken's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Blaziken takes super effective damage from Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water. It resists Dark, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel. Bug damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Shadow Blaziken's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Blaziken reaches 3,219 CP at level 50 and 2,848 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Blaziken: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
Is Shadow Blaziken good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Blaziken ranks #50 in Great League (Tier A, 58.46% simulated win rate) and #42 in Ultra League (Tier A, 62.06% simulated win rate).
The best IVs for Ultra League are 0/14/14: less Attack keeps the CP down, which buys extra levels of Defense and HP under the cap.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Blaziken?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Blaziken shows 642 CP (level 8), or 1,058 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,627 CP, or 2,034 weather boosted.
Is Shadow Blaziken better than regular Blaziken?
In raids, yes: Shadow Blaziken deals 30.6 DPS (#5 Fighting) against 25.5 DPS (#17 Fighting) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Blaziken.
How do you get Shadow Blaziken in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Blaziken is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy and turns it into a regular Blaziken with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.