Shadow Charizard
Fire/Flying-type, Generation 1. Ranked #20 among Fire-type raid attackers (Tier B). #8 in Ultra League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Fire Spin Blast Burn 17.1 DPS
- Ultra League
- Wing Attack Overheat 75.00% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Blast Burn is an Elite TM move. Blast Burn costs 50 energy for 120 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Charizard takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 582
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,651 CP
Shadow Charizard moves
5 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash STAB | Flying | 12 | 8 | 1.0s | 12 | 8 |
| Fire Spin Best STAB | Fire | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Dragon Breath Elite | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Ember STAB Elite | Fire | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
| Wing Attack STAB Elite | Flying | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter STAB | Flying | 55 | 50 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.10 |
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
| Fire Blast STAB | Fire | 140 | 100 | 4.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Overheat STAB | Fire | 160 | 100 | 4.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
| Blast Burn Best STAB Elite | Fire | 120 | 50 | 3.5s | 34.3 | 2.40 |
| Flamethrower STAB Elite | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash | Flying | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Fire Spin | Fire | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Ember | Fire | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Wing Attack | Flying | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter | Flying | 45 | 35 | 1.29 | Buff / debuff |
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 80 | 1.75 | — |
| Overheat | Fire | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Blast Burn | Fire | 110 | 50 | 2.20 | — |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Charizard runs Fire Spin with Blast Burn — 17.1 DPS and 332 TDO as a Fire-type attacker.
In Great League it runs Ember and Overheat. In Ultra League it runs Wing Attack 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 Fire Spin (13 DPS); Wing Attack builds energy fastest (11 EPS). Blast Burn, Flamethrower are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Charizard places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | #20 | B | 17.1 | 332 | Fire Spin Blast Burn |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #29 | A | 67.37% | Ember Overheat | 3/15/15 |
| Ultra League | #8 | S | 75.00% | Wing Attack Overheat | 0/15/14 |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Charizard
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Charizard 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 | 73 | 2,497 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 73 | 2,703 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,614 | 1,692 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,008 | 2,105 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,614 | 1,692 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,220 | 1,279 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,614 | 1,692 |
Is Shadow Charizard good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #20 makes Shadow Charizard a useful Fire-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Fire bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (223), 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 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and 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 | 40 |
| Lv 2 | 128 |
| Lv 3 | 215 |
| Lv 4 | 302 |
| Lv 5 | 389 |
| Lv 6 | 476 |
| Lv 7 | 564 |
| Lv 8 | 651 |
| Lv 9 | 738 |
| Lv 10 | 825 |
| Lv 11 | 908 |
| Lv 12 | 990 |
| Lv 13 | 1,073 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,155 |
| Lv 15 | 1,238 |
| Lv 16 | 1,321 |
| Lv 17 | 1,403 |
| Lv 18 | 1,486 |
| Lv 19 | 1,568 |
| Lv 20 | 1,651 |
| Lv 21 | 1,733 |
| Lv 22 | 1,816 |
| Lv 23 | 1,898 |
| Lv 24 | 1,981 |
| Lv 25 | 2,064 |
| Lv 26 | 2,146 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,229 |
| Lv 28 | 2,311 |
| Lv 29 | 2,394 |
| Lv 30 | 2,476 |
| Lv 31 | 2,518 |
| Lv 32 | 2,559 |
| Lv 33 | 2,600 |
| Lv 34 | 2,642 |
| Lv 35 | 2,683 |
| Lv 36 | 2,724 |
| Lv 37 | 2,765 |
| Lv 38 | 2,807 |
| Lv 39 | 2,848 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,889 |
| Lv 41 | 2,926 |
| Lv 42 | 2,963 |
| Lv 43 | 3,000 |
| Lv 44 | 3,037 |
| Lv 45 | 3,075 |
| Lv 46 | 3,113 |
| Lv 47 | 3,151 |
| Lv 48 | 3,189 |
| Lv 49 | 3,228 |
| Lv 50 | 3,266 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0006
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 90.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 8 released forms
- Game ID
- V0006_POKEMON_CHARIZARD_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Charizard in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Charizard's best moveset is Fire Spin (fast) with Blast Burn (charged), worth 17.1 DPS as a Fire-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
For PvP, run Wing Attack and Overheat instead — league movesets prioritise energy generation and shield pressure over raw DPS.
What are Shadow Charizard's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Charizard takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Water-type moves. It is double weak to Rock (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Bug, Grass, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ground, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Charizard's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Charizard reaches 3,266 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,889 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 Charizard good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Charizard is ranked #29 (Tier A) in Great League with a 67.37% win rate. Shadow Charizard is ranked #8 (Tier S) in Ultra League with a 75.00% 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 0/15/14 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Shadow Charizard bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Charizard?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Charizard shows 1,651 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,064 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 Charizard in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Charizard spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Charizard be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Charizard 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.