Shadow Gardevoir Pokemon GO — #8 Fairy Attacker, Dazzling Gleam 15.5 DPS

Q: Is Shadow Gardevoir good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gardevoir is a Tier A Fairy-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #8 at 15.5 DPS — worth the Stardust for raids. Power it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you have a full team of six.

Q: What is the best moveset for Shadow Gardevoir in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gardevoir's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Charm and Dazzling Gleam. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

Q: What are Shadow Gardevoir's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gardevoir is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokemon weak to Ghost, Poison, Steel-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Shadow Gardevoir, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Gardevoir resists Dragon, Fighting, Psychic-type moves.

Q: What is Shadow Gardevoir's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gardevoir's maximum CP is 3,497 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,093 at level 40. Its base stats are 237 Attack, 195 Defense, and 169 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 601. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Gardevoir?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Gardevoir has 1767 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2209 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 3,497 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Gardevoir showing 1767 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Gardevoir in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gardevoir can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Gardevoir from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Gardevoir as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Gardevoir be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Gardevoir availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Charm Dazzling Gleam 15.5 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Dazzling Gleam costs 50 energy for 100 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Gardevoir takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ghost1.6× Poison1.6× Steel1.6×

Resists

Dragon0.39× Fighting0.39× Psychic0.625×

Base stats

Attack 237

Defense 195

Stamina 169

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

Editor's notes

Shadow Gardevoir sits within an evolutionary family of 10 Pokémon, and where it lands in that line decides how you should treat it.

It caps at 3,497 CP with 237/195/169 base stats. It ranks among the better Fairy-type attackers (#8), a solid budget option if you don't have the premium picks.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Gardevoir is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow Gardevoir moves

4 fast · 5 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Charge Beam	Electric	7	14	1.0s	7	14
Charm Best STAB	Fairy	20	11	1.5s	13.3	7.3
Confusion STAB	Psychic	19	14	1.5s	12.7	9.3
Magical Leaf	Grass	17	17	1.5s	11.3	11.3

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Dazzling Gleam Best STAB	Fairy	100	50	3.5s	28.6	2.00
Psychic STAB	Psychic	95	50	3.0s	31.7	1.90
Shadow Ball	Ghost	100	50	3.0s	33.3	2.00
Triple Axel	Ice	60	33	2.0s	30	1.82
Synchronoise STAB Elite	Psychic	80	50	2.5s	32	1.60

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Charge Beam	Electric	5	11	2	2.50	5.50
Charm	Fairy	12	8	2	6.00	4.00
Confusion	Psychic	16	14	3	5.33	4.67
Magical Leaf	Grass	10	10	2	5.00	5.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	90	55	1.64	—
Psychic	Psychic	75	55	1.36	Buff / debuff
Shadow Ball	Ghost	100	50	2.00	—
Triple Axel	Ice	60	45	1.33	Buff / debuff
Synchronoise	Psychic	80	50	1.60	—

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Shadow Gardevoir runs Charm with Dazzling Gleam — 15.5 DPS and 274 TDO as a Fairy-type attacker. It also covers the Psychic slot with Confusion and Psychic.

The highest-damage fast move is Charm (13.3 DPS); Charge Beam builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Synchronoise is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Rankings

Where Shadow Gardevoir places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Fairy	#8	A	15.5	274	Charm Dazzling Gleam
Psychic	#20	C	16.6	294	Confusion Psychic
Ice	#23	C	13.4	238	Magical Leaf Triple Axel
Grass	#27	B	14.9	263	Magical Leaf Synchronoise

Evolution

Ralts 25 Candy

Kirlia

100 Candy

Gardevoir 100 Candy Sinnoh Stone Male only

Gallade

Mega Evolution

Gardevoir

200 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Gardevoir

Gallade

200 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Gallade

Family

Ralts

Kirlia

Gardevoir

Gallade

Mega Gardevoir Mega

Mega Gallade Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Ralts Shadow Kirlia Shadow Gardevoir Shadow Gallade

How to get Shadow Gardevoir

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Gardevoir 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	78	2,674
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	78	2,895
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,730	1,812
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,153	2,254
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,730	1,812
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,308	1,370
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,730	1,812

Is Shadow Gardevoir good in Pokemon GO?

Worth powering up

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Shadow Gardevoir is a Tier A Fairy-type attacker at rank #8, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.

Attack is its highest stat (237), 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 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy 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	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: #0282
Form: Shadow
Height: 1.60 m
Weight: 48.40 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 10 released forms
Game ID: V0282_POKEMON_GARDEVOIR_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Gardevoir in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gardevoir's best moveset is Charm (fast) with Dazzling Gleam (charged), worth 15.5 DPS as a Fairy-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Gardevoir's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gardevoir takes super effective damage from Ghost, Poison, Steel-type moves. It resists Dragon, Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.

What is Shadow Gardevoir's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gardevoir reaches 3,497 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,093 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 Gardevoir?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Gardevoir shows 1,767 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,209 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 Gardevoir in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gardevoir spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Gardevoir be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Gardevoir 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.

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