Shadow Garchomp
Dragon/Ground-type, Generation 4. Ranked #9 among Ground-type raid attackers (Tier B). #49 in Master League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Mud Shot Earthquake 25.8 DPS
- Master League
- Mud Shot Earth Power 53.43% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Earthquake costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Garchomp takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 693
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,264 CP
Shadow Garchomp moves
2 fast · 7 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Tail STAB | Dragon | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
| Mud Shot Best STAB | Ground | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking Swipe STAB | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.0s | 45 | 1.36 |
| Earthquake Best STAB | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 100 | 4.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Outrage STAB | Dragon | 110 | 50 | 4.0s | 27.5 | 2.20 |
| Sand Tomb STAB | Ground | 60 | 33 | 4.0s | 15 | 1.82 |
| 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 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 50 | 50 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 80 | 1.75 | — |
| Outrage | Dragon | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Twister | Dragon | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Garchomp runs Mud Shot with Earthquake — 25.8 DPS and 648 TDO as a Ground-type attacker. It also covers the Dragon slot with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe.
In Master League it runs Mud Shot and Earth Power.
The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Tail (14 DPS); Mud Shot builds energy fastest (12 EPS). Earth Power is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Garchomp places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground | #9 | B | 25.8 | 648 | Mud Shot Earthquake |
| Dragon | #14 | B | 28.7 | 719 | Dragon Tail Breaking Swipe |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master League | #49 | D | 53.43% | Mud Shot Earth Power | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Garchomp
- 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 | 842 | 953 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 1,396 | 1,528 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 2,156 | 2,320 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,682 | 2,886 |
Is Shadow Garchomp good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B: #9 among Ground-type raid attackers at 25.8 DPS. Worth building if your Ground team is thin, not ahead of the Tier S and A names above it.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 56 |
| Lv 2 | 175 |
| Lv 3 | 295 |
| Lv 4 | 414 |
| Lv 5 | 534 |
| Lv 6 | 654 |
| Lv 7 | 773 |
| Lv 8 | 893 |
| Lv 9 | 1,012 |
| Lv 10 | 1,132 |
| Lv 11 | 1,245 |
| Lv 12 | 1,358 |
| Lv 13 | 1,471 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,585 |
| Lv 15 | 1,698 |
| Lv 16 | 1,811 |
| Lv 17 | 1,924 |
| Lv 18 | 2,037 |
| Lv 19 | 2,150 |
| Lv 20 | 2,264 |
| Lv 21 | 2,377 |
| Lv 22 | 2,490 |
| Lv 23 | 2,603 |
| Lv 24 | 2,717 |
| Lv 25 | 2,830 |
| Lv 26 | 2,943 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 3,056 |
| Lv 28 | 3,169 |
| Lv 29 | 3,283 |
| Lv 30 | 3,396 |
| Lv 31 | 3,453 |
| Lv 32 | 3,509 |
| Lv 33 | 3,566 |
| Lv 34 | 3,622 |
| Lv 35 | 3,679 |
| Lv 36 | 3,735 |
| Lv 37 | 3,792 |
| Lv 38 | 3,849 |
| Lv 39 | 3,905 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,962 |
| Lv 41 | 4,012 |
| Lv 42 | 4,063 |
| Lv 43 | 4,114 |
| Lv 44 | 4,165 |
| Lv 45 | 4,216 |
| Lv 46 | 4,268 |
| Lv 47 | 4,320 |
| Lv 48 | 4,373 |
| Lv 49 | 4,426 |
| Lv 50 | 4,479 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0445
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.90 m
- Weight
- 95.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0445_POKEMON_GARCHOMP_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Garchomp in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Garchomp's best moveset is Mud Shot with Earthquake, worth 25.8 DPS as a Ground-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 6 charged non-legacy moves.
In Master League the set changes to Mud Shot with Earth Power.
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 Garchomp's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Garchomp takes super effective damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy. Ice is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Fire, Poison, Rock. Electric damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Shadow Garchomp's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Garchomp reaches 4,479 CP at level 50 and 3,962 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Garchomp: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
Is Shadow Garchomp good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Garchomp ranks #49 in Master League (Tier D, 53.43% simulated win rate).
Master League has no CP cap that Shadow Garchomp reaches, so the best IVs are the full 15/15/15.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Garchomp?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Garchomp shows 893 CP (level 8), or 1,471 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 2,264 CP, or 2,830 weather boosted.
Is Shadow Garchomp better than regular Garchomp?
In raids, yes: Shadow Garchomp deals 25.8 DPS (#9 Ground) against 21.6 DPS (#27 Ground) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Garchomp.
How do you get Shadow Garchomp in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Garchomp 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 Garchomp with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.