Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Fire Spin Overheat 16.6 DPS
- Master League
- Fire Fang Overheat 58.23% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Overheat costs 100 energy for 160 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Entei takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 657
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,984 CP
Shadow Entei moves
2 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
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 |
| Iron Head | Steel | 60 | 50 | 2.0s | 30 | 1.20 |
| Overheat Best STAB | Fire | 160 | 100 | 4.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
| Scorching Sands | Ground | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
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 | — |
| Iron Head | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Overheat | Fire | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Scorching Sands | Ground | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Entei runs Fire Spin with Overheat — 16.6 DPS and 439 TDO as a Fire-type attacker.
In Master League it runs Fire Fang 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 Fang (13 DPS); Fire Fang builds energy fastest (9 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Entei places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | #23 | B | 16.6 | 439 | Fire Spin Overheat |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master League | #38 | C | 58.23% | Fire Fang Overheat | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Shadow Entei does not evolve.
How to get Shadow Entei
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Entei 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 | 88 | 3,001 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 88 | 3,249 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,947 | 2,034 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,423 | 2,530 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,947 | 2,034 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,472 | 1,538 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,947 | 2,034 |
Is Shadow Entei good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #23 makes Shadow Entei 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.
- Bulk-leaning spread (171 Defense / 251 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 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 weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 49 |
| Lv 2 | 153 |
| Lv 3 | 258 |
| Lv 4 | 363 |
| Lv 5 | 468 |
| Lv 6 | 573 |
| Lv 7 | 678 |
| Lv 8 | 782 |
| Lv 9 | 887 |
| Lv 10 | 992 |
| Lv 11 | 1,091 |
| Lv 12 | 1,191 |
| Lv 13 | 1,290 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,389 |
| Lv 15 | 1,488 |
| Lv 16 | 1,587 |
| Lv 17 | 1,686 |
| Lv 18 | 1,786 |
| Lv 19 | 1,885 |
| Lv 20 | 1,984 |
| Lv 21 | 2,083 |
| Lv 22 | 2,183 |
| Lv 23 | 2,282 |
| Lv 24 | 2,381 |
| Lv 25 | 2,480 |
| Lv 26 | 2,580 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,679 |
| Lv 28 | 2,778 |
| Lv 29 | 2,877 |
| Lv 30 | 2,977 |
| Lv 31 | 3,026 |
| Lv 32 | 3,076 |
| Lv 33 | 3,125 |
| Lv 34 | 3,175 |
| Lv 35 | 3,225 |
| Lv 36 | 3,274 |
| Lv 37 | 3,324 |
| Lv 38 | 3,373 |
| Lv 39 | 3,423 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,473 |
| Lv 41 | 3,517 |
| Lv 42 | 3,561 |
| Lv 43 | 3,606 |
| Lv 44 | 3,651 |
| Lv 45 | 3,696 |
| Lv 46 | 3,741 |
| Lv 47 | 3,787 |
| Lv 48 | 3,833 |
| Lv 49 | 3,879 |
| Lv 50 | 3,926 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0244
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 2.11 m
- Weight
- 198.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0244_POKEMON_ENTEI_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Entei in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Entei's best moveset is Fire Spin (fast) with Overheat (charged), worth 16.6 DPS as a Fire-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
For PvP, run Fire Fang and Overheat instead — league movesets prioritise energy generation and shield pressure over raw DPS.
What are Shadow Entei's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Entei takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Entei's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Entei reaches 3,926 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,473 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 Entei good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Entei is ranked #38 (Tier C) in Master League with a 58.23% 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 Entei bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Entei?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Entei shows 1,984 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,480 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 Entei in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Entei spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Entei be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Entei 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.