Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Hydro Pump
Same-type attack bonus on Hydro Pump. Hydro Pump costs 100 energy for 135 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Golduck takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 543
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,400 CP
Shadow Golduck moves
2 fast · 7 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion Best | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Cross Chop | Fighting | 50 | 50 | 1.5s | 33.3 | 1.00 |
| Hydro Pump Best STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Liquidation STAB | Water | 70 | 33 | 3.0s | 23.3 | 2.12 |
| Psychic | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Synchronoise | Psychic | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | Water | 25 | 40 | 0.63 | Buff / debuff |
| Cross Chop | Fighting | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Liquidation | Water | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Synchronoise | Psychic | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Water Gun builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Golduck
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 503 | 589 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 843 | 945 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,307 | 1,435 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,626 | 1,785 |
Is Shadow Golduck good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Golduck has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 34 |
| Lv 2 | 108 |
| Lv 3 | 182 |
| Lv 4 | 256 |
| Lv 5 | 330 |
| Lv 6 | 404 |
| Lv 7 | 478 |
| Lv 8 | 552 |
| Lv 9 | 626 |
| Lv 10 | 700 |
| Lv 11 | 770 |
| Lv 12 | 840 |
| Lv 13 | 910 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 980 |
| Lv 15 | 1,050 |
| Lv 16 | 1,120 |
| Lv 17 | 1,190 |
| Lv 18 | 1,260 |
| Lv 19 | 1,330 |
| Lv 20 | 1,400 |
| Lv 21 | 1,470 |
| Lv 22 | 1,540 |
| Lv 23 | 1,610 |
| Lv 24 | 1,680 |
| Lv 25 | 1,750 |
| Lv 26 | 1,820 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,890 |
| Lv 28 | 1,960 |
| Lv 29 | 2,030 |
| Lv 30 | 2,100 |
| Lv 31 | 2,135 |
| Lv 32 | 2,170 |
| Lv 33 | 2,205 |
| Lv 34 | 2,240 |
| Lv 35 | 2,275 |
| Lv 36 | 2,310 |
| Lv 37 | 2,345 |
| Lv 38 | 2,380 |
| Lv 39 | 2,415 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,450 |
| Lv 41 | 2,481 |
| Lv 42 | 2,513 |
| Lv 43 | 2,544 |
| Lv 44 | 2,576 |
| Lv 45 | 2,608 |
| Lv 46 | 2,640 |
| Lv 47 | 2,672 |
| Lv 48 | 2,705 |
| Lv 49 | 2,737 |
| Lv 50 | 2,770 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0055
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 76.60 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0055_POKEMON_GOLDUCK_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Golduck in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Golduck's best moveset is Confusion with Hydro Pump. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 7 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 Golduck's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Golduck takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water.
What is Shadow Golduck's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Golduck reaches 2,770 CP at level 50 and 2,450 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Golduck: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Golduck?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Golduck shows 552 CP (level 8), or 910 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,400 CP, or 1,750 weather boosted.
How do you get Shadow Golduck in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Golduck 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 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy and turns it into a regular Golduck with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.