Shadow Golem
Rock/Ground-type, Generation 1. Ranked #20 among Ground-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Mud Slap Earthquake 22.8 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 — 22.8 DPS and 455 TDO as a Ground-type attacker. It also covers the Rock slot with Rock Throw and Stone Edge.
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 | #20 | C | 22.8 | 455 | Mud Slap Earthquake |
| Rock | #21 | C | 21.6 | 432 | Rock Throw Stone Edge |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Golem
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 614 | 709 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 1,025 | 1,137 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,587 | 1,727 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,974 | 2,149 |
Is Shadow Golem good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
#20 among Ground-type raid attackers (Tier C, 22.8 DPS). The same Stardust goes further on a higher-ranked Ground attacker.
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 with Earthquake, worth 22.8 DPS as a Ground-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 4 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 Golem's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Golem takes super effective damage from Grass, Water, Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel. Grass, Water is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Rock. Electric, Poison damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Shadow Golem's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Golem reaches 3,334 CP at level 50 and 2,949 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Golem: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Golem?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Golem shows 664 CP (level 8), or 1,095 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,685 CP, or 2,106 weather boosted.
Is Shadow Golem better than regular Golem?
Only the Shadow form makes the raid rankings: Shadow Golem is #20 among Ground-type attackers at 22.8 DPS, while regular Golem is unranked. See Golem.
How do you get Shadow Golem in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Golem 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 1,000 Stardust and 1 Candy and turns it into a regular Golem with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.