Shadow Garchomp
Dragon/Ground-type, Generation 4. Ranked #13 among Ground-type raid attackers (Tier B). #49 in Master League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Mud Shot Earthquake 16.5 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 — 16.5 DPS and 414 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. 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 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 | #13 | B | 16.5 | 414 | Mud Shot Earthquake |
| Dragon | #17 | B | 17.8 | 447 | 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
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Garchomp
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Garchomp 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 | 102 | 3,424 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 102 | 3,707 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,228 | 2,320 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,772 | 2,886 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,228 | 2,320 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,685 | 1,754 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,228 | 2,320 |
Is Shadow Garchomp good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #13 makes Shadow Garchomp a useful Ground-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Ground bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (261), 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 7 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 | 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 (fast) with Earthquake (charged), worth 16.5 DPS as a Ground-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Garchomp's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Garchomp 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 Garchomp's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Garchomp reaches 4,479 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,962 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 Garchomp good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Garchomp is ranked #49 (Tier D) in Master League with a 53.43% 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 Garchomp bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Garchomp?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Garchomp shows 2,264 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,830 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 Garchomp in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Garchomp spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Garchomp be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Garchomp 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.