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
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Golduck knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 61 | 2,118 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 61 | 2,293 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,363 | 1,435 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,696 | 1,785 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,363 | 1,435 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,031 | 1,085 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,363 | 1,435 |
Is Shadow Golduck good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Golduck has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (191), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 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 Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Hydro Pump (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Golduck's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Golduck takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Golduck's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Golduck reaches 2,770 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,450 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 Golduck?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Golduck shows 1,400 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,750 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 Golduck in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Golduck spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Golduck be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Golduck 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.