Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Dragon Tail Boomburst
Same-type attack bonus on Dragon Tail. Boomburst costs 100 energy for 150 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Flygon takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 563
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,520 CP
Shadow Flygon moves
3 fast · 8 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Tail Best STAB | Dragon | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
| Mud Shot STAB | Ground | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Sand Attack STAB | Ground | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boomburst Best | Normal | 150 | 100 | 2.5s | 60 | 1.50 |
| Dragon Claw STAB | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
| Earthquake STAB | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Sand Tomb STAB | Ground | 60 | 33 | 4.0s | 15 | 1.82 |
| Scorching Sands STAB | Ground | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Twister STAB | Dragon | 50 | 33 | 3.0s | 16.7 | 1.52 |
| Earth Power STAB Elite | Ground | 100 | 50 | 3.5s | 28.6 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | 9 | 12 | 2 | 4.50 | 6.00 |
| Mud Shot | Ground | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Sand Attack | Ground | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boomburst | Normal | 150 | 70 | 2.14 | — |
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Scorching Sands | Ground | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | Buff / debuff |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 55 | 1.82 | — |
| Twister | Dragon | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Tail (14 DPS); Sand Attack builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Earth Power is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Flygon
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Flygon 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 | 66 | 2,300 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 66 | 2,490 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,483 | 1,558 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,846 | 1,939 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,483 | 1,558 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,122 | 1,178 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,483 | 1,558 |
Is Shadow Flygon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Flygon 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 (205), 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 8 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 | 37 |
| Lv 2 | 117 |
| Lv 3 | 198 |
| Lv 4 | 278 |
| Lv 5 | 358 |
| Lv 6 | 439 |
| Lv 7 | 519 |
| Lv 8 | 599 |
| Lv 9 | 680 |
| Lv 10 | 760 |
| Lv 11 | 836 |
| Lv 12 | 912 |
| Lv 13 | 988 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,064 |
| Lv 15 | 1,140 |
| Lv 16 | 1,216 |
| Lv 17 | 1,292 |
| Lv 18 | 1,368 |
| Lv 19 | 1,444 |
| Lv 20 | 1,520 |
| Lv 21 | 1,596 |
| Lv 22 | 1,672 |
| Lv 23 | 1,748 |
| Lv 24 | 1,824 |
| Lv 25 | 1,901 |
| Lv 26 | 1,977 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,053 |
| Lv 28 | 2,129 |
| Lv 29 | 2,205 |
| Lv 30 | 2,281 |
| Lv 31 | 2,319 |
| Lv 32 | 2,357 |
| Lv 33 | 2,395 |
| Lv 34 | 2,433 |
| Lv 35 | 2,471 |
| Lv 36 | 2,509 |
| Lv 37 | 2,547 |
| Lv 38 | 2,585 |
| Lv 39 | 2,623 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,661 |
| Lv 41 | 2,695 |
| Lv 42 | 2,729 |
| Lv 43 | 2,763 |
| Lv 44 | 2,797 |
| Lv 45 | 2,832 |
| Lv 46 | 2,867 |
| Lv 47 | 2,902 |
| Lv 48 | 2,937 |
| Lv 49 | 2,973 |
| Lv 50 | 3,008 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0330
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 2.01 m
- Weight
- 82.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0330_POKEMON_FLYGON_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Flygon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Flygon's best moveset is Dragon Tail (fast) with Boomburst (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Flygon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Flygon takes super effective damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy-type moves. It is double weak to Ice (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Flygon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Flygon reaches 3,008 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,661 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 Flygon?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Flygon shows 1,520 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,901 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 Flygon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Flygon spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Flygon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Flygon 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.