Shadow Blaziken is a Fire/Fighting-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Hoenn region (#257, Generation 3). With a max CP of 3,219 and base stats of 240/141/190 (Atk/Def/Sta), Shadow Blaziken has a total stat product of 571. Shadow Blaziken's best moveset is Counter and Aura Sphere, making it a competitive Fighting-type attacker for raids.
Shadow Blaziken is weak to Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type attacks. Shadow Blaziken is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Counter
Aura Sphere
Fire Spin
Blast Burn
Ember
Brave Bird
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Shadow Blaziken's best offensive moveset is Counter combined with Aura Sphere, achieving 19.8 DPS and 395 TDO as a Fighting-type attacker (ranked #3, Tier S). Alternatively, Shadow Blaziken can serve as a Fire-type attacker with Fire Spin and Blast Burn (#8, Tier A).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Counter (13 DPS), while Ember generates energy the fastest (10 EPS). Note that Blast Burn, Stone Edge are Elite TM moves and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Raid Guide
Shadow Blaziken as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsShadow Blaziken is not currently available as a raid boss. When Shadow Blaziken returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Shadow Blaziken from raids would have 1627 CP at level 20, or 2034 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
How to Get Shadow Blaziken
Shadow Blaziken can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Shadow Blaziken is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Shadow Blaziken knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Shadow Blaziken as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.
Shadow Blaziken Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Shadow Blaziken in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Shadow Blaziken from raids or eggs will show 1,627 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Shadow Blaziken is a Fire/Fighting-type Pokemon with a stat total of 571. With its high Attack stat (240), Shadow Blaziken is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water-type moves when using Shadow Blaziken. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Shadow Blaziken's performance.
Shadow Blaziken's moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Cloudy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy. With 7 charged moves available, a second move gives Shadow Blaziken much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Shadow Blaziken?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Shadow Blaziken is a top-tier Fighting-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #3 overall with a Tier S rating. With a max CP of 3,219 at level 50 and base stats of 240/141/190 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Counter and Aura Sphere for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Fighting-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.