Shadow Gyarados Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,834, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Shadow Gyarados good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gyarados ranks #25 as a Water-type attacker at Tier C, so there are stronger options for the same Stardust. Keep a high-IV one and skip the power-up.

Q: What is the best moveset for Shadow Gyarados in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gyarados's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Waterfall and Hydro Pump. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

Q: What are Shadow Gyarados's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gyarados is a Water/Flying-type Pokemon weak to Electric, Rock-type moves in Pokemon GO. It is double weak to Electric-type attacks, taking over 200% damage from these types. When battling against Shadow Gyarados, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Gyarados resists Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Steel, Water-type moves.

Q: What is Shadow Gyarados's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gyarados's maximum CP is 3,834 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,391 at level 40. Its base stats are 237 Attack, 186 Defense, and 216 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 639. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Gyarados?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Gyarados has 1937 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2422 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 3,834 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Gyarados showing 1937 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Gyarados in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gyarados can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Gyarados from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Gyarados as your buddy earns 1 candy every 1.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Gyarados be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Gyarados availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Waterfall Hydro Pump 15.1 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Hydro Pump costs 100 energy for 135 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Gyarados takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Electric2.56× Rock1.6×

Resists

Ground0.39× Bug0.625× Fighting0.625× Fire0.625× Steel0.625× Water0.625×

Base stats

Attack 237

Defense 186

Stamina 216

Stat total: 639
Buddy distance: 1.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,937 CP

Editor's notes

Among Water/Flying-type Pokémon, Shadow Gyarados it can chip in as a Water-type attacker, though it won't top any DPS charts. Its 237/186/216 base stats give it a fairly balanced stat spread.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Gyarados is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow Gyarados moves

4 fast · 6 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Bite	Dark	6	4	0.5s	12	8
Dragon Breath	Dragon	6	4	0.5s	12	8
Waterfall Best STAB	Water	13	7	1.0s	13	7
Dragon Tail Elite	Dragon	14	8	1.0s	14	8

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Crunch	Dark	65	33	3.0s	21.7	1.97
Hydro Pump Best STAB	Water	135	100	3.5s	38.6	1.35
Outrage	Dragon	110	50	4.0s	27.5	2.20
Twister	Dragon	50	33	3.0s	16.7	1.52
Aqua Tail STAB Elite	Water	50	33	2.0s	25	1.52
Dragon Pulse Elite	Dragon	90	50	3.5s	25.7	1.80

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Bite	Dark	4	2	—	—	—
Dragon Breath	Dragon	3	4	—	—	—
Waterfall	Water	11	10	2	5.50	5.00
Dragon Tail	Dragon	9	12	2	4.50	6.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Crunch	Dark	70	45	1.56	Buff / debuff
Hydro Pump	Water	130	75	1.73	—
Outrage	Dragon	110	60	1.83	—
Twister	Dragon	70	40	1.75	—
Aqua Tail	Water	55	35	1.57	—
Dragon Pulse	Dragon	90	55	1.64	—

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Shadow Gyarados runs Waterfall with Hydro Pump — 15.1 DPS and 342 TDO as a Water-type attacker.

The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Tail (14 DPS); Bite builds energy fastest (8 EPS). Aqua Tail, Dragon Pulse are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Rankings

Where Shadow Gyarados places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Water	#25	C	15.1	342	Waterfall Hydro Pump

Evolution

Magikarp 400 Candy

Gyarados

Mega Evolution

Gyarados

300 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Gyarados

Family

Magikarp

Gyarados

Mega Gyarados Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Magikarp Shadow Gyarados

How to get Shadow Gyarados

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Gyarados 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	86	2,931
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	86	3,173
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,901	1,986
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,365	2,471
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,901	1,986
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,437	1,502
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,901	1,986

Is Shadow Gyarados good in Pokemon GO?

Low priority

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

At Tier C (rank #25 as a Water-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Gyarados is a favourite.

Attack is its highest stat (237), 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 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	47
Lv 2	150
Lv 3	252
Lv 4	355
Lv 5	457
Lv 6	559
Lv 7	662
Lv 8	764
Lv 9	866
Lv 10	969
Lv 11	1,066
Lv 12	1,163
Lv 13	1,259

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,356
Lv 15	1,453
Lv 16	1,550
Lv 17	1,647
Lv 18	1,744
Lv 19	1,841
Lv 20	1,937
Lv 21	2,034
Lv 22	2,131
Lv 23	2,228
Lv 24	2,325
Lv 25	2,422
Lv 26	2,519

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,616
Lv 28	2,713
Lv 29	2,810
Lv 30	2,907
Lv 31	2,955
Lv 32	3,004
Lv 33	3,052
Lv 34	3,100
Lv 35	3,149
Lv 36	3,197
Lv 37	3,246
Lv 38	3,294
Lv 39	3,343

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,391
Lv 41	3,434
Lv 42	3,477
Lv 43	3,521
Lv 44	3,565
Lv 45	3,609
Lv 46	3,653
Lv 47	3,698
Lv 48	3,743
Lv 49	3,788
Lv 50	3,834

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0130
Form: Shadow
Height: 6.50 m
Weight: 235.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 5 released forms
Game ID: V0130_POKEMON_GYARADOS_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Gyarados in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gyarados's best moveset is Waterfall (fast) with Hydro Pump (charged), worth 15.1 DPS as a Water-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Gyarados's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gyarados takes super effective damage from Electric, Rock-type moves. It is double weak to Electric (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.

What is Shadow Gyarados's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gyarados reaches 3,834 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,391 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 Gyarados?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Gyarados shows 1,937 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,422 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 Gyarados in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gyarados spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Gyarados be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Gyarados 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.

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