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 19.8 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 — 19.8 DPS and 395 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. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
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 | 19.8 | 395 | Counter Aura Sphere |
| Fire | #9 | A | 18.4 | 368 | Fire Spin Blast Burn |
| Flying | #30 | B | 15.3 | 305 | Ember Brave Bird |
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
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Blaziken
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Blaziken knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 71 | 2,461 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 71 | 2,665 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,589 | 1,668 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,977 | 2,075 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,589 | 1,668 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,201 | 1,261 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,589 | 1,668 |
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 attacker at rank #5, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (240), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 7 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Aura Sphere (charged), worth 19.8 DPS as a Fighting-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
For PvP, run Ember and Overheat instead — league movesets prioritise energy generation and shield pressure over raw DPS.
What are Shadow Blaziken's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Blaziken takes super effective damage from Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Blaziken's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Blaziken reaches 3,219 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,848 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Shadow Blaziken good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Blaziken is ranked #50 (Tier A) in Great League with a 58.46% win rate. Shadow Blaziken is ranked #42 (Tier A) in Ultra League with a 62.06% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Ultra League is 0/14/14 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Shadow Blaziken bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Blaziken?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Blaziken shows 1,627 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,034 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 Blaziken in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Blaziken spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Blaziken be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Blaziken 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.