Shadow Groudon
Ground-type, Generation 3. Ranked #5 among Ground-type raid attackers (Tier A). #10 in Master League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Mud Shot Precipice Blades 18.4 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 — 18.4 DPS and 397 TDO as a Ground-type attacker. It also covers the Dragon slot with Dragon Tail and Precipice Blades.
In Master League it runs Mud Shot and Precipice Blades. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
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 | #5 | A | 18.4 | 397 | Mud Shot Precipice Blades |
| Dragon | #10 | B | 18.8 | 405 | Dragon Tail Precipice Blades |
| Grass | #17 | B | 15.8 | 341 | 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
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Groudon knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 106 | 3,557 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 106 | 3,851 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,316 | 2,410 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,882 | 2,998 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,316 | 2,410 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,752 | 1,822 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,316 | 2,410 |
Is Shadow Groudon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Groudon is a Tier A Ground-type attacker at rank #5, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (270), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Precipice Blades (charged), worth 18.4 DPS as a Ground-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Groudon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Groudon takes super effective damage from Grass, Ice, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Groudon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Groudon reaches 4,652 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 4,115 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Shadow Groudon good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Groudon is ranked #10 (Tier A) in Master League with a 71.51% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Master League is 15/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Shadow Groudon bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Groudon?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Groudon shows 2,351 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,939 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 Groudon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Groudon spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Groudon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Groudon 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.