Shadow Dragonair
Dragon-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 454.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Iron Tail Dragon Pulse
Same-type attack bonus on Dragon Pulse. Dragon Pulse costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Dragonair takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 454
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,017 CP
Shadow Dragonair moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Iron Tail Best | Steel | 14 | 6 | 1.0s | 14 | 6 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | Water | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Dragon Pulse Best STAB | Dragon | 90 | 50 | 3.5s | 25.7 | 1.80 |
| Wrap | Normal | 60 | 33 | 3.0s | 20 | 1.82 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Iron Tail | Steel | 10 | 7 | 2 | 5.00 | 3.50 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | Water | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Wrap | Normal | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Iron Tail (14 DPS); Dragon Breath builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Dragonair
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Dragonair 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 | 43 | 1,538 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 43 | 1,666 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 981 | 1,042 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,221 | 1,297 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 981 | 1,042 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 742 | 788 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 981 | 1,042 |
Is Shadow Dragonair good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Dragonair 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.
- Attack is its highest stat (163), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in 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 | 25 |
| Lv 2 | 78 |
| Lv 3 | 132 |
| Lv 4 | 186 |
| Lv 5 | 240 |
| Lv 6 | 293 |
| Lv 7 | 347 |
| Lv 8 | 401 |
| Lv 9 | 455 |
| Lv 10 | 508 |
| Lv 11 | 559 |
| Lv 12 | 610 |
| Lv 13 | 661 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 712 |
| Lv 15 | 763 |
| Lv 16 | 813 |
| Lv 17 | 864 |
| Lv 18 | 915 |
| Lv 19 | 966 |
| Lv 20 | 1,017 |
| Lv 21 | 1,068 |
| Lv 22 | 1,119 |
| Lv 23 | 1,170 |
| Lv 24 | 1,220 |
| Lv 25 | 1,271 |
| Lv 26 | 1,322 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,373 |
| Lv 28 | 1,424 |
| Lv 29 | 1,475 |
| Lv 30 | 1,526 |
| Lv 31 | 1,551 |
| Lv 32 | 1,577 |
| Lv 33 | 1,602 |
| Lv 34 | 1,627 |
| Lv 35 | 1,653 |
| Lv 36 | 1,678 |
| Lv 37 | 1,704 |
| Lv 38 | 1,729 |
| Lv 39 | 1,755 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,780 |
| Lv 41 | 1,803 |
| Lv 42 | 1,825 |
| Lv 43 | 1,848 |
| Lv 44 | 1,871 |
| Lv 45 | 1,894 |
| Lv 46 | 1,918 |
| Lv 47 | 1,941 |
| Lv 48 | 1,965 |
| Lv 49 | 1,989 |
| Lv 50 | 2,012 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0148
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 4.00 m
- Weight
- 16.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 100
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0148_POKEMON_DRAGONAIR_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Dragonair in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dragonair's best moveset is Iron Tail (fast) with Dragon Pulse (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Dragonair's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dragonair takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy, Ice-type moves. It resists Electric, Fire, Grass, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Dragonair's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dragonair reaches 2,012 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,780 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 Dragonair?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Dragonair shows 1,017 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,271 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 Dragonair in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dragonair spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Dragonair be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Dragonair 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.