Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Fire Spin Blast Burn 17.4 DPS
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 Delphox takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 600
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,748 CP
Shadow Delphox moves
3 fast · 7 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Spin Best STAB | Fire | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Scratch | Normal | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Zen Headbutt STAB | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Blast STAB | Fire | 140 | 100 | 4.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Flamethrower STAB | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Mystical Fire STAB | Fire | 60 | 33 | 2.0s | 30 | 1.82 |
| Psychic STAB | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Psyshock STAB | Psychic | 60 | 33 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.82 |
| Blast Burn Best STAB Elite | Fire | 120 | 50 | 3.5s | 34.3 | 2.40 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Spin | Fire | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Scratch | Normal | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 80 | 1.75 | — |
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Mystical Fire | Fire | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Psyshock | Psychic | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Blast Burn | Fire | 110 | 50 | 2.20 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Delphox runs Fire Spin with Blast Burn — 17.4 DPS and 331 TDO as a Fire-type attacker. It also covers the Normal slot with Scratch and Fire Blast.
The highest-damage fast move is Fire Spin (13 DPS); Fire Spin builds energy fastest (9 EPS). Blast Burn is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Delphox places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | #17 | B | 17.4 | 331 | Fire Spin Blast Burn |
| Normal | #28 | D | 14.5 | 277 | Scratch Fire Blast |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Delphox
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Delphox 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 | 77 | 2,644 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 77 | 2,863 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,711 | 1,792 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,129 | 2,229 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,711 | 1,792 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,294 | 1,355 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,711 | 1,792 |
Is Shadow Delphox good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #17 makes Shadow Delphox 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 (230), 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 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 | 43 |
| Lv 2 | 135 |
| Lv 3 | 228 |
| Lv 4 | 320 |
| Lv 5 | 412 |
| Lv 6 | 505 |
| Lv 7 | 597 |
| Lv 8 | 689 |
| Lv 9 | 782 |
| Lv 10 | 874 |
| Lv 11 | 961 |
| Lv 12 | 1,049 |
| Lv 13 | 1,136 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,224 |
| Lv 15 | 1,311 |
| Lv 16 | 1,398 |
| Lv 17 | 1,486 |
| Lv 18 | 1,573 |
| Lv 19 | 1,661 |
| Lv 20 | 1,748 |
| Lv 21 | 1,835 |
| Lv 22 | 1,923 |
| Lv 23 | 2,010 |
| Lv 24 | 2,098 |
| Lv 25 | 2,185 |
| Lv 26 | 2,273 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,360 |
| Lv 28 | 2,447 |
| Lv 29 | 2,535 |
| Lv 30 | 2,622 |
| Lv 31 | 2,666 |
| Lv 32 | 2,710 |
| Lv 33 | 2,753 |
| Lv 34 | 2,797 |
| Lv 35 | 2,841 |
| Lv 36 | 2,885 |
| Lv 37 | 2,928 |
| Lv 38 | 2,972 |
| Lv 39 | 3,016 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,059 |
| Lv 41 | 3,098 |
| Lv 42 | 3,137 |
| Lv 43 | 3,177 |
| Lv 44 | 3,216 |
| Lv 45 | 3,256 |
| Lv 46 | 3,296 |
| Lv 47 | 3,336 |
| Lv 48 | 3,377 |
| Lv 49 | 3,418 |
| Lv 50 | 3,459 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0655
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 39.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0655_POKEMON_DELPHOX_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Delphox in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Delphox's best moveset is Fire Spin (fast) with Blast Burn (charged), worth 17.4 DPS as a Fire-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Delphox's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Delphox takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ice, Psychic, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Delphox's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Delphox reaches 3,459 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,059 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 Delphox?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Delphox shows 1,748 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,185 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 Delphox in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Delphox spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Delphox be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Delphox 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.