Shadow Golem
Rock/Ground-type, Generation 1. Ranked #29 among Ground-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Mud Slap Earthquake 14.6 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Earthquake costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Golem takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 599
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,685 CP
Shadow Golem moves
3 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot STAB | Ground | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Mud Slap Best STAB | Ground | 19 | 13 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 8.7 |
| Rock Throw STAB | Rock | 13 | 8 | 1.0s | 13 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power STAB | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Earthquake Best STAB | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Rock Blast STAB | Rock | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Stone Edge STAB | Rock | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | Ground | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Mud Slap | Ground | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Rock Throw | Rock | 8 | 5 | 1 | 8.00 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Rock Blast | Rock | 50 | 40 | 1.25 | — |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 55 | 1.82 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Golem runs Mud Slap with Earthquake — 14.6 DPS and 292 TDO as a Ground-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Rock Throw (13 DPS); Mud Shot builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Golem places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground | #29 | C | 14.6 | 292 | Mud Slap Earthquake |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Golem
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Golem knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 74 | 2,549 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 74 | 2,760 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,648 | 1,727 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,051 | 2,149 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,648 | 1,727 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,246 | 1,306 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,648 | 1,727 |
Is Shadow Golem good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #29 as a Ground-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Golem is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (211), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 41 |
| Lv 2 | 130 |
| Lv 3 | 219 |
| Lv 4 | 308 |
| Lv 5 | 397 |
| Lv 6 | 486 |
| Lv 7 | 575 |
| Lv 8 | 664 |
| Lv 9 | 753 |
| Lv 10 | 843 |
| Lv 11 | 927 |
| Lv 12 | 1,011 |
| Lv 13 | 1,095 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,179 |
| Lv 15 | 1,264 |
| Lv 16 | 1,348 |
| Lv 17 | 1,432 |
| Lv 18 | 1,516 |
| Lv 19 | 1,601 |
| Lv 20 | 1,685 |
| Lv 21 | 1,769 |
| Lv 22 | 1,854 |
| Lv 23 | 1,938 |
| Lv 24 | 2,022 |
| Lv 25 | 2,106 |
| Lv 26 | 2,191 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,275 |
| Lv 28 | 2,359 |
| Lv 29 | 2,444 |
| Lv 30 | 2,528 |
| Lv 31 | 2,570 |
| Lv 32 | 2,612 |
| Lv 33 | 2,654 |
| Lv 34 | 2,696 |
| Lv 35 | 2,738 |
| Lv 36 | 2,781 |
| Lv 37 | 2,823 |
| Lv 38 | 2,865 |
| Lv 39 | 2,907 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,949 |
| Lv 41 | 2,987 |
| Lv 42 | 3,024 |
| Lv 43 | 3,062 |
| Lv 44 | 3,100 |
| Lv 45 | 3,139 |
| Lv 46 | 3,177 |
| Lv 47 | 3,216 |
| Lv 48 | 3,255 |
| Lv 49 | 3,295 |
| Lv 50 | 3,334 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0076
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.40 m
- Weight
- 300.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 9 released forms
- Game ID
- V0076_POKEMON_GOLEM_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Golem in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Golem's best moveset is Mud Slap (fast) with Earthquake (charged), worth 14.6 DPS as a Ground-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Golem's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Golem takes super effective damage from Grass, Water, Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel-type moves. It is double weak to Grass, Water (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Electric, Poison, Fire, Flying, Normal, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Golem's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Golem reaches 3,334 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,949 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 Golem?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Golem shows 1,685 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,106 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 Golem in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Golem spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Golem be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Golem 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.