Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Dragon Tail Earthquake 19.0 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on Dragon Tail. Earthquake costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Haxorus takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 639
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,053 CP
Shadow Haxorus moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Dragon Tail Best STAB | Dragon | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Claw STAB | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
| Earthquake Best | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Night Slash | Dark | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Surf | Water | 60 | 50 | 1.5s | 40 | 1.20 |
| Breaking Swipe STAB Elite | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.0s | 45 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | 9 | 12 | 2 | 4.50 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Night Slash | Dark | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
| Surf | Water | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 50 | 50 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Haxorus runs Dragon Tail with Earthquake — 19.0 DPS and 364 TDO as a Ground-type attacker. It also covers the Water slot with Dragon Tail and Surf.
The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Tail (14 DPS); Counter builds energy fastest (9 EPS). Breaking Swipe is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Haxorus places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground | #3 | S | 19.0 | 364 | Dragon Tail Earthquake |
| Water | #5 | A | 18.4 | 352 | Dragon Tail Surf |
| Dragon | #6 | A | 20.2 | 387 | Dragon Tail Breaking Swipe |
| Fighting | #10 | B | 18.0 | 346 | Counter Breaking Swipe |
| Dark | #12 | B | 16.1 | 310 | Dragon Tail Night Slash |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Haxorus
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Haxorus knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 92 | 3,105 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 92 | 3,362 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,015 | 2,104 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,507 | 2,618 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,015 | 2,104 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,524 | 1,591 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,015 | 2,104 |
Is Shadow Haxorus good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Haxorus is a Tier S Ground-type attacker at rank #3, 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 (284), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 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 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 | 50 |
| Lv 2 | 159 |
| Lv 3 | 267 |
| Lv 4 | 376 |
| Lv 5 | 484 |
| Lv 6 | 593 |
| Lv 7 | 701 |
| Lv 8 | 810 |
| Lv 9 | 918 |
| Lv 10 | 1,027 |
| Lv 11 | 1,129 |
| Lv 12 | 1,232 |
| Lv 13 | 1,334 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,437 |
| Lv 15 | 1,540 |
| Lv 16 | 1,642 |
| Lv 17 | 1,745 |
| Lv 18 | 1,848 |
| Lv 19 | 1,950 |
| Lv 20 | 2,053 |
| Lv 21 | 2,156 |
| Lv 22 | 2,258 |
| Lv 23 | 2,361 |
| Lv 24 | 2,464 |
| Lv 25 | 2,566 |
| Lv 26 | 2,669 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,772 |
| Lv 28 | 2,874 |
| Lv 29 | 2,977 |
| Lv 30 | 3,080 |
| Lv 31 | 3,131 |
| Lv 32 | 3,182 |
| Lv 33 | 3,234 |
| Lv 34 | 3,285 |
| Lv 35 | 3,336 |
| Lv 36 | 3,388 |
| Lv 37 | 3,439 |
| Lv 38 | 3,490 |
| Lv 39 | 3,542 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,593 |
| Lv 41 | 3,639 |
| Lv 42 | 3,684 |
| Lv 43 | 3,731 |
| Lv 44 | 3,777 |
| Lv 45 | 3,824 |
| Lv 46 | 3,871 |
| Lv 47 | 3,918 |
| Lv 48 | 3,966 |
| Lv 49 | 4,014 |
| Lv 50 | 4,062 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0612
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 105.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0612_POKEMON_HAXORUS_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Haxorus in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Haxorus's best moveset is Dragon Tail (fast) with Earthquake (charged), worth 19.0 DPS as a Ground-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Haxorus's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Haxorus takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy, Ice-type moves. It resists Electric, Fire, Grass, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Haxorus's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Haxorus reaches 4,062 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,593 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 Haxorus?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Haxorus shows 2,053 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,566 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 Haxorus in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Haxorus spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Haxorus be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Haxorus 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.