Shadow Gyarados is a Water/Flying-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Kanto region (#130, Generation 1). With a max CP of 3,834 and base stats of 237/186/216 (Atk/Def/Sta), Shadow Gyarados has a total stat product of 639. Shadow Gyarados's best moveset is Waterfall and Hydro Pump, making it a competitive Water-type attacker for raids.
Shadow Gyarados is weak to Electric, Rock-type moves (double weak to Electric). It resists Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Steel, Water-type attacks. Shadow Gyarados is a 1.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Waterfall
Hydro Pump
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Shadow Gyarados's best offensive moveset is Waterfall combined with Hydro Pump, achieving 15.1 DPS and 342 TDO as a Water-type attacker (ranked #21, Tier C).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Dragon Tail (14 DPS), while Bite generates energy the fastest (8 EPS). Note that Aqua Tail, Dragon Pulse are Elite TM moves and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Evolution
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Shadow Gyarados as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsShadow Gyarados is not currently available as a raid boss. When Shadow Gyarados returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Shadow Gyarados from raids would have 1937 CP at level 20, or 2422 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
How to Get Shadow Gyarados
Shadow Gyarados can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Shadow Gyarados is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Shadow Gyarados knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 1,000 Stardust and 1 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Shadow Gyarados as your buddy earns 1 candy every 1.0 km.
Shadow Gyarados Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Shadow Gyarados in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Shadow Gyarados from raids or eggs will show 1,937 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Shadow Gyarados is a Water/Flying-type Pokemon with a stat total of 639. With its high Attack stat (237), Shadow Gyarados is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Be careful of Shadow Gyarados's double weakness to Electric-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Shadow Gyarados very quickly.
Shadow Gyarados's moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy. With 6 charged moves available, a second move gives Shadow Gyarados much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Shadow Gyarados?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Shadow Gyarados ranks #21 as a Water-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 3,834 and base stats of 237/186/216, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Shadow Gyarados is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Water-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.