Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Metal Claw Iron Head 17.0 DPS
- Master League
- Metal Claw Draco Meteor 69.12% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Iron Head costs 50 energy for 60 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Dialga takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 691
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,307 CP
Shadow Dialga moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Metal Claw Best STAB | Steel | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draco Meteor STAB | Dragon | 150 | 100 | 3.5s | 42.9 | 1.50 |
| Iron Head Best STAB | Steel | 60 | 50 | 2.0s | 30 | 1.20 |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Metal Claw | Steel | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | 150 | 65 | 2.31 | Buff / debuff |
| Iron Head | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Dialga runs Metal Claw with Iron Head — 17.0 DPS and 367 TDO as a Steel-type attacker. It also covers the Dragon slot with Dragon Breath and Draco Meteor.
In Master League it runs Metal Claw and Draco Meteor. 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 Dragon Breath (12 DPS); Metal Claw builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Dialga places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | #6 | A | 17.0 | 367 | Metal Claw Iron Head |
| Dragon | #12 | B | 18.6 | 401 | Dragon Breath Draco Meteor |
| Electric | #22 | C | 16.2 | 349 | Metal Claw Thunder |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master League | #15 | B | 69.12% | Metal Claw Draco Meteor | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Dialga
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Dialga knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 104 | 3,490 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 104 | 3,779 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,272 | 2,365 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,827 | 2,942 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,272 | 2,365 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,718 | 1,788 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,272 | 2,365 |
Is Shadow Dialga good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Dialga is a Tier A Steel-type attacker at rank #6, 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 (275), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 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 Snow 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 | 57 |
| Lv 2 | 179 |
| Lv 3 | 300 |
| Lv 4 | 422 |
| Lv 5 | 544 |
| Lv 6 | 666 |
| Lv 7 | 788 |
| Lv 8 | 910 |
| Lv 9 | 1,032 |
| Lv 10 | 1,154 |
| Lv 11 | 1,269 |
| Lv 12 | 1,384 |
| Lv 13 | 1,500 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,615 |
| Lv 15 | 1,731 |
| Lv 16 | 1,846 |
| Lv 17 | 1,961 |
| Lv 18 | 2,077 |
| Lv 19 | 2,192 |
| Lv 20 | 2,307 |
| Lv 21 | 2,423 |
| Lv 22 | 2,538 |
| Lv 23 | 2,654 |
| Lv 24 | 2,769 |
| Lv 25 | 2,884 |
| Lv 26 | 3,000 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 3,115 |
| Lv 28 | 3,231 |
| Lv 29 | 3,346 |
| Lv 30 | 3,462 |
| Lv 31 | 3,519 |
| Lv 32 | 3,577 |
| Lv 33 | 3,635 |
| Lv 34 | 3,692 |
| Lv 35 | 3,750 |
| Lv 36 | 3,808 |
| Lv 37 | 3,865 |
| Lv 38 | 3,923 |
| Lv 39 | 3,981 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 4,038 |
| Lv 41 | 4,090 |
| Lv 42 | 4,141 |
| Lv 43 | 4,193 |
| Lv 44 | 4,245 |
| Lv 45 | 4,298 |
| Lv 46 | 4,351 |
| Lv 47 | 4,404 |
| Lv 48 | 4,457 |
| Lv 49 | 4,511 |
| Lv 50 | 4,565 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0483
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 5.40 m
- Weight
- 683.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0483_POKEMON_DIALGA_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Dialga in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dialga's best moveset is Metal Claw (fast) with Iron Head (charged), worth 17.0 DPS as a Steel-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Dialga's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dialga takes super effective damage from Fighting, Ground-type moves. It resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Electric, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Dialga's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dialga reaches 4,565 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 4,038 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 Dialga good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dialga is ranked #15 (Tier B) in Master League with a 69.12% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Master League is 15/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Shadow Dialga bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Dialga?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Dialga shows 2,307 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,884 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 Dialga in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dialga spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Dialga be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Dialga 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.