Shadow Gallade
Psychic/Fighting-type, Generation 4. Ranked #16 among Psychic-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Confusion Psychic 25.9 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Psychic costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Gallade takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 601
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,767 CP
Shadow Gallade moves
4 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charm | Fairy | 20 | 11 | 1.5s | 13.3 | 7.3 |
| Confusion Best STAB | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Low Kick STAB | Fighting | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Psycho Cut STAB | Psychic | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat STAB | Fighting | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Leaf Blade | Grass | 70 | 33 | 2.5s | 28 | 2.12 |
| Psychic Best STAB | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Synchronoise STAB Elite | Psychic | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charm | Fairy | 12 | 8 | 2 | 6.00 | 4.00 |
| Confusion | Psychic | 16 | 14 | 3 | 5.33 | 4.67 |
| Low Kick | Fighting | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Psycho Cut | Psychic | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat | Fighting | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
| Leaf Blade | Grass | 70 | 35 | 2.00 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Synchronoise | Psychic | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Gallade runs Confusion with Psychic — 25.9 DPS and 459 TDO as a Psychic-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Charm (13.3 DPS); Psycho Cut builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Synchronoise is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Gallade places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychic | #16 | C | 25.9 | 459 | Confusion Psychic |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Gallade
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 646 | 744 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 1,077 | 1,193 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,667 | 1,812 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,073 | 2,254 |
Is Shadow Gallade good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
#16 among Psychic-type raid attackers (Tier C, 25.9 DPS). The same Stardust goes further on a higher-ranked Psychic attacker.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 43 |
| Lv 2 | 137 |
| Lv 3 | 230 |
| Lv 4 | 323 |
| Lv 5 | 417 |
| Lv 6 | 510 |
| Lv 7 | 604 |
| Lv 8 | 697 |
| Lv 9 | 790 |
| Lv 10 | 884 |
| Lv 11 | 972 |
| Lv 12 | 1,060 |
| Lv 13 | 1,149 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,237 |
| Lv 15 | 1,326 |
| Lv 16 | 1,414 |
| Lv 17 | 1,502 |
| Lv 18 | 1,591 |
| Lv 19 | 1,679 |
| Lv 20 | 1,767 |
| Lv 21 | 1,856 |
| Lv 22 | 1,944 |
| Lv 23 | 2,033 |
| Lv 24 | 2,121 |
| Lv 25 | 2,209 |
| Lv 26 | 2,298 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,386 |
| Lv 28 | 2,475 |
| Lv 29 | 2,563 |
| Lv 30 | 2,652 |
| Lv 31 | 2,696 |
| Lv 32 | 2,740 |
| Lv 33 | 2,784 |
| Lv 34 | 2,828 |
| Lv 35 | 2,872 |
| Lv 36 | 2,917 |
| Lv 37 | 2,961 |
| Lv 38 | 3,005 |
| Lv 39 | 3,049 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,093 |
| Lv 41 | 3,133 |
| Lv 42 | 3,172 |
| Lv 43 | 3,212 |
| Lv 44 | 3,252 |
| Lv 45 | 3,292 |
| Lv 46 | 3,333 |
| Lv 47 | 3,373 |
| Lv 48 | 3,414 |
| Lv 49 | 3,456 |
| Lv 50 | 3,497 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0475
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 52.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 10 released forms
- Game ID
- V0475_POKEMON_GALLADE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Gallade in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Gallade's best moveset is Confusion with Psychic, worth 25.9 DPS as a Psychic-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 4 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Gallade's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Gallade takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Ghost. It resists Fighting, Rock.
What is Shadow Gallade's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Gallade reaches 3,497 CP at level 50 and 3,093 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Gallade: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Gallade?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Gallade shows 697 CP (level 8), or 1,149 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,767 CP, or 2,209 weather boosted.
Is Shadow Gallade better than regular Gallade?
Only the Shadow form makes the raid rankings: Shadow Gallade is #16 among Psychic-type attackers at 25.9 DPS, while regular Gallade is unranked. See Gallade.
How do you get Shadow Gallade in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Gallade is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 5,000 Stardust and 5 Candy and turns it into a regular Gallade with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.