Shadow Deino
Dark/Dragon-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 350.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Dragon Breath Dragon Pulse
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Dragon Pulse costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Deino takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 350
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 606 CP
Shadow Deino moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath Best STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Tackle | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Crunch STAB | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Dragon Pulse Best STAB | Dragon | 90 | 50 | 3.5s | 25.7 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Breath (12 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Deino
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Deino 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 | 24 | 917 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 24 | 993 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 574 | 622 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 715 | 773 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 574 | 622 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 434 | 470 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 574 | 622 |
Is Shadow Deino good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Deino 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.
- Bulk-leaning spread (93 Defense / 141 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- 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 Fog 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 | 15 |
| Lv 2 | 47 |
| Lv 3 | 79 |
| Lv 4 | 111 |
| Lv 5 | 143 |
| Lv 6 | 175 |
| Lv 7 | 207 |
| Lv 8 | 239 |
| Lv 9 | 271 |
| Lv 10 | 303 |
| Lv 11 | 333 |
| Lv 12 | 364 |
| Lv 13 | 394 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 424 |
| Lv 15 | 455 |
| Lv 16 | 485 |
| Lv 17 | 515 |
| Lv 18 | 546 |
| Lv 19 | 576 |
| Lv 20 | 606 |
| Lv 21 | 637 |
| Lv 22 | 667 |
| Lv 23 | 697 |
| Lv 24 | 728 |
| Lv 25 | 758 |
| Lv 26 | 788 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 819 |
| Lv 28 | 849 |
| Lv 29 | 880 |
| Lv 30 | 910 |
| Lv 31 | 925 |
| Lv 32 | 940 |
| Lv 33 | 955 |
| Lv 34 | 971 |
| Lv 35 | 986 |
| Lv 36 | 1,001 |
| Lv 37 | 1,016 |
| Lv 38 | 1,031 |
| Lv 39 | 1,046 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,062 |
| Lv 41 | 1,075 |
| Lv 42 | 1,089 |
| Lv 43 | 1,102 |
| Lv 44 | 1,116 |
| Lv 45 | 1,130 |
| Lv 46 | 1,144 |
| Lv 47 | 1,158 |
| Lv 48 | 1,172 |
| Lv 49 | 1,186 |
| Lv 50 | 1,200 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0633
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.80 m
- Weight
- 17.30 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0633_POKEMON_DEINO_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Deino in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Deino's best moveset is Dragon Breath (fast) with Dragon Pulse (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Deino's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Deino takes super effective damage from Fairy, Bug, Dragon, Fighting, Ice-type moves. It is double weak to Fairy (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Psychic, Dark, Electric, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Deino's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Deino reaches 1,200 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,062 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 Deino?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Deino shows 606 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 758 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 Deino in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Deino spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Deino be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Deino 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.