Shadow Hydreigon Pokemon GO — #6 Dark Attacker, Brutal Swing 17.5 DPS

Q: Is Shadow Hydreigon good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Hydreigon is a Tier A Dark-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #6 at 17.5 DPS — worth the Stardust for raids. Power it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you have a full team of six.

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

Shadow Hydreigon's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Bite and Brutal Swing. 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 Hydreigon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Hydreigon is a Dark/Dragon-type Pokemon weak to Fairy, Bug, Dragon, Fighting, Ice-type moves in Pokemon GO. It is double weak to Fairy-type attacks, taking over 200% damage from these types. When battling against Shadow Hydreigon, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Hydreigon resists Psychic, Dark, Electric, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Water-type moves.

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

Shadow Hydreigon's maximum CP is 4,098 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,625 at level 40. Its base stats are 256 Attack, 188 Defense, and 211 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 655. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

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

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Hydreigon has 2071 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2589 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 4,098 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Hydreigon showing 2071 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

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

Shadow Hydreigon can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Hydreigon from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Hydreigon as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Hydreigon be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Hydreigon 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: Bite Brutal Swing 17.5 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Brutal Swing is an Elite TM move. Brutal Swing costs 33 energy for 65 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Hydreigon takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fairy2.56× Bug1.6× Dragon1.6× Fighting1.6× Ice1.6×

Resists

Psychic0.39× Dark0.625× Electric0.625× Fire0.625× Ghost0.625× Grass0.625× Water0.625×

Base stats

Attack 256

Defense 188

Stamina 211

Stat total: 655
Buddy distance: 5.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 2,071 CP

Editor's notes

Shadow Hydreigon is a Dark/Dragon-type Pokémon (#635, Generation 5) that caps at 4,098 CP at level 50, built on 256/188/211 base stats — an offensive, glass-cannon build — high Attack, thin bulk.

It ranks among the better Dark-type attackers (#6), a solid budget option if you don't have the premium picks.Its best all-round moveset is Bite paired with Brutal Swing.

Defensively, it takes extra damage from Fairy, Bug and Dragon and resists Psychic, Dark and Electric — worth remembering when you field it or plan a team around beating it.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Hydreigon is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow Hydreigon moves

2 fast · 5 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Bite Best STAB	Dark	6	4	0.5s	12	8
Dragon Breath STAB	Dragon	6	4	0.5s	12	8

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Dark Pulse STAB	Dark	80	50	3.0s	26.7	1.60
Dragon Pulse STAB	Dragon	90	50	3.5s	25.7	1.80
Flash Cannon	Steel	100	100	2.5s	40	1.00
Fly	Flying	90	50	2.0s	45	1.80
Brutal Swing Best STAB Elite	Dark	65	33	2.0s	32.5	1.97

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Bite	Dark	4	2	—	—	—
Dragon Breath	Dragon	3	4	—	—	—

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Dark Pulse	Dark	80	50	1.60	—
Dragon Pulse	Dragon	90	55	1.64	—
Flash Cannon	Steel	110	65	1.69	—
Fly	Flying	80	45	1.78	—
Brutal Swing	Dark	55	35	1.57	—

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Shadow Hydreigon runs Bite with Brutal Swing — 17.5 DPS and 388 TDO as a Dark-type attacker. It also covers the Flying slot with Bite and Fly.

The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Bite builds energy fastest (8 EPS). Brutal Swing is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Rankings

Where Shadow Hydreigon places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Dark	#6	A	17.5	388	Bite Brutal Swing
Flying	#14	A	17.3	383	Bite Fly
Steel	#20	B	15.1	333	Bite Flash Cannon

Evolution

Deino 25 Candy

Zweilous 100 Candy

Hydreigon

Family

Deino

Zweilous

Hydreigon

Shadow forms Shadow Deino Shadow Zweilous Shadow Hydreigon

How to get Shadow Hydreigon

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Hydreigon 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	93	3,133
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	93	3,392
Raid Catch	Lv 20	2,035	2,123
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,532	2,641
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	2,035	2,123
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,539	1,605
GO Battle League	Lv 20	2,035	2,123

Is Shadow Hydreigon good in Pokemon GO?

Worth powering up

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

Shadow Hydreigon is a Tier A Dark-type attacker at rank #6, 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 (256), 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 Fog 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	51
Lv 2	160
Lv 3	270
Lv 4	379
Lv 5	489
Lv 6	598
Lv 7	707
Lv 8	817
Lv 9	926
Lv 10	1,036
Lv 11	1,139
Lv 12	1,243
Lv 13	1,346

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,450
Lv 15	1,553
Lv 16	1,657
Lv 17	1,760
Lv 18	1,864
Lv 19	1,968
Lv 20	2,071
Lv 21	2,175
Lv 22	2,278
Lv 23	2,382
Lv 24	2,486
Lv 25	2,589
Lv 26	2,693

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,796
Lv 28	2,900
Lv 29	3,004
Lv 30	3,107
Lv 31	3,159
Lv 32	3,211
Lv 33	3,263
Lv 34	3,314
Lv 35	3,366
Lv 36	3,418
Lv 37	3,470
Lv 38	3,521
Lv 39	3,573

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,625
Lv 41	3,671
Lv 42	3,717
Lv 43	3,764
Lv 44	3,811
Lv 45	3,858
Lv 46	3,905
Lv 47	3,953
Lv 48	4,001
Lv 49	4,050
Lv 50	4,098

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0635
Form: Shadow
Height: 1.80 m
Weight: 160.00 kg
Buddy size: Flying
Candy to evolve: 25
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0635_POKEMON_HYDREIGON_SHADOW

FAQ

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

Shadow Hydreigon's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Brutal Swing (charged), worth 17.5 DPS as a Dark-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Hydreigon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Hydreigon takes super effective damage from Fairy, Bug, Dragon, Fighting, Ice-type moves. It is double weak to Fairy (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Psychic, Dark, Electric, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Water, so avoid those types against it.

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

Shadow Hydreigon reaches 4,098 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,625 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 Hydreigon?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Hydreigon shows 2,071 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,589 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 Hydreigon in Pokemon GO?

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

Can Shadow Hydreigon be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Hydreigon 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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