Shadow Groudon
Ground-type, Generation 3. Ranked #3 among Ground-type raid attackers (Tier S). #10 in Master League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Mud Shot Precipice Blades 30.4 DPS
- Master League
- Mud Shot Precipice Blades 71.51% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Precipice Blades is an Elite TM move. Precipice Blades costs 100 energy for 120 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Groudon takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 703
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,351 CP
Shadow Groudon moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
| Mud Shot Best STAB | Ground | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake STAB | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 100 | 4.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 180 | 100 | 5.0s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Fire Punch Elite | Fire | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Precipice Blades Best STAB Elite | Ground | 120 | 100 | 1.5s | 80 | 1.20 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | 9 | 12 | 2 | 4.50 | 6.00 |
| Mud Shot | Ground | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 80 | 1.75 | — |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Fire Punch | Fire | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Precipice Blades | Ground | 130 | 60 | 2.17 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Groudon runs Mud Shot with Precipice Blades — 30.4 DPS and 657 TDO as a Ground-type attacker. It also covers the Grass slot with Mud Shot and Solar Beam.
In Master League it runs Mud Shot and Precipice Blades.
The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Tail (14 DPS); Mud Shot builds energy fastest (12 EPS). Fire Punch, Precipice Blades are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Groudon places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground | #3 | S | 30.4 | 657 | Mud Shot Precipice Blades |
| Grass | #22 | C | 22.1 | 478 | Mud Shot Solar Beam |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master League | #10 | A | 71.51% | Mud Shot Precipice Blades | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Groudon
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 876 | 989 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 1,453 | 1,587 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 2,243 | 2,410 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,790 | 2,998 |
Is Shadow Groudon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Groudon is a Tier S Ground-type raid attacker, ranked #3 at 30.4 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler. It also holds #10 in Master League.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 58 |
| Lv 2 | 182 |
| Lv 3 | 306 |
| Lv 4 | 430 |
| Lv 5 | 555 |
| Lv 6 | 679 |
| Lv 7 | 803 |
| Lv 8 | 927 |
| Lv 9 | 1,052 |
| Lv 10 | 1,176 |
| Lv 11 | 1,293 |
| Lv 12 | 1,411 |
| Lv 13 | 1,528 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,646 |
| Lv 15 | 1,764 |
| Lv 16 | 1,881 |
| Lv 17 | 1,999 |
| Lv 18 | 2,116 |
| Lv 19 | 2,234 |
| Lv 20 | 2,351 |
| Lv 21 | 2,469 |
| Lv 22 | 2,586 |
| Lv 23 | 2,704 |
| Lv 24 | 2,822 |
| Lv 25 | 2,939 |
| Lv 26 | 3,057 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 3,175 |
| Lv 28 | 3,292 |
| Lv 29 | 3,410 |
| Lv 30 | 3,527 |
| Lv 31 | 3,586 |
| Lv 32 | 3,645 |
| Lv 33 | 3,704 |
| Lv 34 | 3,763 |
| Lv 35 | 3,821 |
| Lv 36 | 3,880 |
| Lv 37 | 3,939 |
| Lv 38 | 3,998 |
| Lv 39 | 4,056 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 4,115 |
| Lv 41 | 4,167 |
| Lv 42 | 4,220 |
| Lv 43 | 4,273 |
| Lv 44 | 4,326 |
| Lv 45 | 4,380 |
| Lv 46 | 4,434 |
| Lv 47 | 4,488 |
| Lv 48 | 4,542 |
| Lv 49 | 4,597 |
| Lv 50 | 4,652 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0383
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 3.51 m
- Weight
- 950.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0383_POKEMON_GROUDON_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Groudon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Groudon's best moveset is Mud Shot with Precipice Blades, worth 30.4 DPS as a Ground-type raid attacker. Precipice Blades is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
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 Groudon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Groudon takes super effective damage from Grass, Ice, Water. It resists Poison, Rock. Electric damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Shadow Groudon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Groudon reaches 4,652 CP at level 50 and 4,115 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Groudon: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
Is Shadow Groudon good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Groudon ranks #10 in Master League (Tier A, 71.51% simulated win rate).
Master League has no CP cap that Shadow Groudon reaches, so the best IVs are the full 15/15/15.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Groudon?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Groudon shows 927 CP (level 8), or 1,528 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 2,351 CP, or 2,939 weather boosted.
Is Shadow Groudon better than regular Groudon?
In raids, yes: Shadow Groudon deals 30.4 DPS (#3 Ground) against 25.6 DPS (#10 Ground) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Groudon.
How do you get Shadow Groudon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Groudon 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 20,000 Stardust and 20 Candy and turns it into a regular Groudon with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.